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Meet the mesmerizing chambered nautilus! Unlike its octopus and squid relatives, this cephalopod sports a stunning, spiraled shell. Chambers in this shell allow the nautilus to pump air and water in and out of its shell, creating propulsions that let it accelerate backwards and turn around. 🔄

Many skincare products rely on an ingredient found in the livers of some shark species. But our partners at @BIOSSANCE have pioneered a 100% shark-free solution. This International Squalane Day, learn more about how this makes a difference for our oceans. #shark #conservation #ocean #STEM…

Sardines are having a moment right now – but for millions of people around the world, sardines aren't just a trend. They're a necessity. Every year, nearly 20 million tons of wild fish are turned into fishmeal and fish oil. For the coastal communities who depend on those fish for their food and…

Giant Pacific octopuses are having their moment right now with the popularity of the book and movie Remarkably Bright Creatures. And with good reason: these animals have some pretty incredible abilities! 🐙 #WorldOctopusDay #remarkablybrightcreatures #octopus

California recently enacted a law to strengthen protections for the state’s coast from expanded offshore drilling. 🎉 This is great momentum, but our work is not done yet. Add your name to defend U.S. coasts from the Trump administration’s proposed expansion 👉 https://oceana.ly/4AS0uOr

The Metals Company applied to start the world’s first-ever commercial deep-sea mining operation. The targeted region in the eastern Pacific is home to thousands of species, including some discovered this year. Stop this before it can begin: https://oceana.ly/4ytcggz #news #ocean #conservation…

Check out some feel-good ocean wins from the past month! 🌊 💙 #goodnews #news #conservation #ocean #learnontiktok

Sea turtles have nested on a California beach for the first time in history. Two different olive ridley sea turtles have now laid eggs on Southern California beaches. This marks the first-ever recorded natural nesting of any sea turtle species on the U.S. West Coast. Some scientists say this…

Stand for endangered species with us 👉 http://oceana.ly/4rkJ20u #learnontiktok #breakingnews #ocean #wildlife #conservation

Dugongs and manatees are often mistaken for the same animal, but they're actually close relatives! An easy way to tell them apart is to look at their tail — dugongs have fluke-shaped tails while manatee tails are shaped like a paddle. #dugong #learnontikok #STEM #marinelife

Peacock mantis shrimp have one of the fastest strikes in the animal kingdom! 🦐 #learnontiktok #marinelife #STEM #science

The ocean sunfish is one of the heaviest bony fish in the sea, weighing up to 4,900 pounds! #sunfish #learnontiktok #marinelife #STEM #science

Some members of U.S. Congress are pushing to delay implementation of necessary protections for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales until 2036. With only around 380 left, these whales don't have time to wait. Add your name: https://oceana.ly/4qOMjVv #STEM #learnontiktok #whale #ocean…

August brought so much good news for our oceans. 💙 From federal lawmakers standing up to the Trump administration to defend endangered species to a gruesome annual seabird hunt being cancelled for the first time in over 400 years, there was all sorts of forward momentum made for our oceans this…

Pacific sardines, a critical food source for marine life off the U.S. West Coast, are in trouble. Despite their population decreasing by 97% in the last 20 years, the Trump administration aims to scale up commercial fishing for these sardines. Act now: https://oceana.ly/4i29FEV #learnontiktok…

A rarely seen visitor was just spotted off the coast of New England: the Endangered dusky shark! 🦈 #shark #newengland #learnontiktok #STEM #ocean

Plastic does not belong in our national parks. This #NationalParksWeek, protect these parks from plastic pollution: https://oceana.ly/3UTobVS #learnontiktok #nationalpark #conservation #ocean

#BREAKING: August 22, 2026 was the hottest surface temperature EVER recorded in our oceans. As this year’s Super El Nino is predicted to bring some of the hottest ocean temperatures we’ve seen, learn more about what that means. Edit: The ocean measured in at 21.1°C, not 21.2°C. #LearnOnTikTok…

From hairy fish to carnivorous "death-ball" sponges, scientists have discovered some wild species in the last year! #ocean #wildlife #STEM #learnontiktok

Turn your inspiration into action with art that gives back to the ocean! 🌊 Check out our collection with Andie Dinkin and Artists Support while it’s still here 👉 https://oceana.ly/4xPWN9o #ocean #art #conservation #style #beachvibes

Did you know that sharks are older than TREES? 🌳🦈 #learnontiktok #sharks #STEM

The ocean is filled with weird and wonderful creatures, but did you know about these ocean oddities? #ocean #wildlife #facts #learnontiktok #STEM

Oceana joined the fight against the Trump administration’s efforts to remove protections for at-risk animals and make way for more oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. We took action for the marine life we all love. Now we need your support. 👉 https://oceana.ly/4wfcnuk #wildlife #news…

There was so much good ocean news in July! From people working to protect at-risk marine life to new projects aiming to restore ocean habitat, you won’t want to miss these positive stories. #learnontiktok #goodnews #ocean #conservation #STEM

Plastic foam needs to go. Make your voice heard 👉 https://oceana.ly/499by4D #LearnOnTikTok #plasticpollution #STEM #plastic #conservation

The saltwater crocodile is the world’s largest living reptile with jaws that have the strongest documented bite in the animal world! 🐊 #learnontiktok #STEM #science

The Endangered Species Act provides protection for over 1,600 plants and animals. But this landmark law is constantly under threat. Add your name at the link in the comment section to help defend these incredible creatures and the protections they need. #endangered #wildlife #ocean #learnontiktok…

Our planet is facing a plastic crisis, but we already know the solution. Help us urge companies and governments to take action and lead us toward a healthier, plastic-free future: https://oceana.ly/4fM0wPe #plasticfree #plastic #LearnOnTikTok #stem #conservation

Join us in saying no to this reckless and unnecessary proposal 👉 https://oceana.ly/45hDlWW #news #virginia #ocean #learnontiktok #conservation

This shark has been around since before plastic was invented! 🤯 Our planet is facing a plastic crisis, but we already know the solution. Help us urge companies and governments to take action and lead us toward a healthier, plastic-free future: https://oceana.ly/4fM0wPe #plasticfree #plastic…