Polar bears may hold the key to protecting the Arctic Ocean Researchers have found that polar bears in western Hudson Bay consistently concentrate their activity within a single offshore zone that can serve as the foundation for a marine protected area. The discovery reframes a declining predator as a practical blueprint for safeguarding a wider Arctic ecosystem under increasing environmental pressure. Where the ice converges Across the frozen seawater that lies northeast of Cape Churchill, one offshore region repeatedly showed concentrated polar bear activity through every phase of the annual ice cycle. Drawing on long-term tracking records, Dr. Nicholas Pilfold at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) documented bears returning to the same core zone as the ice formed, shifted, and broke apart. Season after season, the overlap remained strong enough to show that the pattern was not temporary or tied to a single year’s conditions. That stability suggests a single protected boundary could capture much of the habitat the bears rely on, even as the surrounding ice continues to change. An animal that protects its neighbors Conservation planners call this an umbrella species, one animal whose protection also shelters many neighbors. Polar bears fit that role because they roam huge areas, sit atop the food chain, and react quickly to...

Polar bears may hold the key to protecting the Arctic Ocean
->Earth.com | More on "Polar bears Arctic marine conservation" at BigEarthData.ai | #Arctic #PolarBear #Ocean

This is an image captured by a buoy floating at sea.

WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA - 175NM SE of Kodiak, AK

It's snowy. It's 35ºF/2ºC.
Station: www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php
Location: www.openstreetmap.org/
#sea #ocean #water #webcam

A marine layer ending
Sea 🌊 ya

#StunDay #sea #ocean #photography #ECK #Pacific #coastalvibes #EastCoastKin #photographersofbluesky #peace

Conservationist's dedication to oceans makes a change For Pu Bingmei, what began as love for the sea has transformed into a lifelong mission that keeps the ocean clean, saves stranded whales, and inspires more people to join the cause. Growing up in the arid lands of Northwest China, the 39-year-old always harbored a longing for the sea. "I still remember the first time I saw the sea — the crystal-clear water, with fish gliding beneath the surface, gave me the impulse to jump in and swim," said Pu, recalling her first arrival in Sanya, Hainan province, for college in 2007. However, as a frequent visitor to the seaside, she gradually noticed that some bays began to emit foul odors, with garbage piling up and the sand turning dark and muddy. Pu realized that she had to do something to remedy the situation, starting with weekly volunteer cleanups during her college years. She has now dedicated 16 years to full-time work at Blue Ribbon Ocean Conservation Association. The association, initially comprising fewer than 10 members, operated on a simple belief — the more garbage collected from beaches, the less would end up in the ocean. However, as their efforts continued, they began to notice various types of waste...

Conservationist's dedication to oceans makes a change
->China Daily | More on "Ocean conservationist inspires coastal cleanup" at BigEarthData.ai | #Conservationist #Ocean

All eyes on the ocean: impressions from the European Ocean Days 2026 The European Ocean Days returned to Brussels in March 2026, and once again, the city proved it can hold an impressive spectrum of ocean activities: panel discussions on the blue economy, sustainable fisheries, and blue careers; parallel events at the European Parliament and Commission; and even a virtual‑reality installation that briefly turned you into an orca. We left stimulated with an updated sense of where Europe’s ocean ambitions are directed, and also reconnected with the community after spending invaluable and irreplaceable quality time with colleagues from across Europe (and beyond). Eyes wide open and looking at the ocean The announcement of the week came right at the opening, when European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the EU OceanEye initiative. Beyond the headline €50 million investment, OceanEye was framed as a step toward European strategic autonomy in marine knowledge: Europe depends on a small number of global suppliers for observing technologies, which creates vulnerabilities. At JPI Oceans, we can confirm this statement with a hot-off-the-press audit of the state of Europe’s surface ocean carbon observations. OceanEye is meant to take ocean observation to the next level by developing next‑generation autonomous systems, reinforcing the full knowledge value chain from sensors...

All eyes on the ocean: impressions from the European Ocean Days 2026
->Water News Europe | More on "European ocean policy blue economy" at BigEarthData.ai | #Ocean

Coral reef
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The image features Haystack Rock, an iconic 235-foot basalt sea stack located on the shore of Cannon Beach, Oregon. Geological Significance: Formed millions of years ago by lava flows, it is a prominent feature of the Oregon Coast's geological history. Wildlife Habitat: The rock and its surrounding intertidal area are part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and are known for diverse birdlife, such as tufted puffins, and vibrant tidepool creatures like sea stars and anemones. Cultural Recognition: This landmark is widely recognized for its appearance in various films, novels, and television programs. Visitor Attraction: It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Oregon, offering dramatic sunset views and opportunities for beach walking and tidepool exploration.

If you visit Oregon and go to a certain beach, you are required to take a picture of Haystack Rock.
It is Cannon.
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We all love turtles, don't we? 🐢 Make sure to snag a few of these cool reptiles, so you've got plenty to go around! #alilthisandthat #thisandthatanimalsgonewild #trending #Etsy #deckofcards #playingcards #gamenight #familynight #cardgame #turtle #sea #seaturtle #jellyfish #fish #sea #ocean

The emperor shrimp (Zenopontonia rex) lives symbiotically on the sea slug Hypselodoris tryoni, using the nudibranch as hunting transportation. By hitching a ride, the shrimp can traverse larger areas of the seabed to locate prey like tiny fish & crustaceans. 🦞 #nature #wildlife #ecology #ocean

La Bella Luna #moon #ocean #maine #sunday

#maine #sunset #ocean #sunday

#birds believe it was an osprey #ocean #maine #sunday #sunset #nature

#sunset #maine #sunday #ocean

Ribbon eel - Rhinomuraena quaesita
#gili #giliislands #lombok #diving #scuba #trawangan #diveandstay #giliair #ocean #sealife #marinelife #padi #ribbon #eel #ribboneel

Another one done! I’m very proud of this! I can’t believe how hard it is to draw an ocean lol! This one is based on the song “Drown”!

#TwentyOnePilots #Drawing #Art #NoPhunIntended
#Beach #Ocean #Sky

Saturated sunset shot just south of Pismo Beach. Feb 2025. The sun is setting over the Pacific Ocean & I framed it between 2 palm trees.

Saturated sunset, shot just south of Pismo Beach, California
Feb 2025

#sunsets #California #ocean #PalmTrees #photography
#LandscapePhotography
#DisabledPhotographers
#DisabledArtists #LongCovid #ME/CFS
#SupportDisabledArtists
#SupportRealArtistsNotAI

This is an image captured by a buoy floating at sea.

NORTHERN HAWAII ONE - 245NM NE of Honolulu HI

It's rainy. It's 69ºF/21ºC.
Station: www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php
Location: www.openstreetmap.org/
#sea #ocean #water #webcam

Enjoy the peaceful sunset on the bay✌️
#lbi #nj #holgate #atlanticocean #ocean #bay #sunset #landscape #eastcoast #bluesky #photo #photograph #nature #apple #iphonephotography #art #moma

Sunrise - volcano Rinjani 3726m
#Rinjani #Sunrise #Lombok #gili #marinelife #diving #scuba #volcano #ocean

A striped marlin photographed underwater, showing its distinctive electric-blue vertical stripes along a silver body and its elongated spear-like upper jaw.

A massive Blue Marlin leaping from the water

(underwater, deeper shot) A marlin gliding through open blue water, its streamlined torpedo-shaped body and rigid bill visible against the deep ocean backdrop.

Meet one of the fastest and smartest creatures in the ocean!

That pointed upper jaw isn't used to spear prey, it slashes sideways through a school of tuna at full speed, stunning multiple fish at once!

#marlin #ocean #fish #marinelife #nature ##fishing

#SimmoneMackinnon

S10E07 "Risk to Death"

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#photography #beach #ocean #sunrise

Makapuʻu, Oʻahu
#photography #beach #ocean #Hawaii

#SaveOurSeaLife 🐋🐬🦭🐟🐠🐡🦈🐙🦐
#stopPlasticPolution 🥏🍴🪁🎣🤿🧃🧋🍬🥡🎈
#StopDeepSeaMining 🪨🪏⚠️🛢⚓️🚢👷
#StopShipStrikes 🚢🐋⛴️🐬🛳
#StopWhaleDolphinHunting🚢 🐋🪓🐬🗡
#IncreaseMarineProtectedAreas #MoreNoTakeZones
#ClimateActionNow 🚨
##extinctionisforever 🦖🦕🦤...🐙🦈🦭👨‍👩‍👧‍👧?
#DavidAttenborough 💔 #BluePlanet 🌎 #Ocean 🌊

#Photography #blackandwhitePhotography #photographyofbluesky #boats #seascape #sea #mountains #ocean #clouds #mist
Played Misty for me...

#SaveOurSeaLife 🐋🐬🦭🐟🐠🐡🦈🐙🦐
#stopPlasticPolution 🥏🍴🪁🎣🤿🧃🧋🍬🥡🎈
#StopDeepSeaMining 🪨🪏⚠️🛢⚓️🚢👷
#StopShipStrikes 🚢🐋⛴️🐬🛳
#StopWhaleDolphinHunting🚢 🐋🪓🐬🗡
#IncreaseMarineProtectedAreas #MoreNoTakeZones
#ClimateActionNow 🚨
##extinctionisforever 🦖🦕🦤...🐙🦈🦭👨‍👩‍👧‍👧?
#DavidAttenborough 💔 #BluePlanet 🌎 #Ocean 🌊

#SaveOurSeaLife 🐋🐬🦭🐟🐠🐡🦈🐙🦐
#stopPlasticPolution 🥏🍴🪁🎣🤿🧃🧋🍬🥡🎈
#StopDeepSeaMining 🪨🪏⚠️🛢⚓️🚢👷
#StopShipStrikes 🚢🐋⛴️🐬🛳
#StopWhaleDolphinHunting🚢 🐋🪓🐬🗡
#IncreaseMarineProtectedAreas #MoreNoTakeZones
#ClimateActionNow 🚨
##extinctionisforever 🦖🦕🦤...🐙🦈🦭👨‍👩‍👧‍👧?
#DavidAttenborough 💔 #BluePlanet 🌎 #Ocean 🌊

#Photography #blackandwhitePhotography #photographyofbluesky #seascape #sea #mountains #ocean #dock
Dock forgotten

#Photography #blackandwhitePhotography #photographyofbluesky #boats #seascape #sea #mountains #ocean

All alone...

#SaveOurSeaLife 🐋🐬🦭🐟🐠🐡🦈🐙🦐
#stopPlasticPolution 🥏🍴🪁🎣🤿🧃🧋🍬🥡🎈
#StopDeepSeaMining 🪨🪏⚠️🛢⚓️🚢👷
#StopShipStrikes 🚢🐋⛴️🐬🛳
#StopWhaleDolphinHunting🚢 🐋🪓🐬🗡
#IncreaseMarineProtectedAreas #MoreNoTakeZones
#ClimateActionNow 🚨
##extinctionisforever 🦖🦕🦤...🐙🦈🦭👨‍👩‍👧‍👧?
#DavidAttenborough 💔 #BluePlanet 🌎 #Ocean 🌊