Hawaii University Hauls 84 Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear from Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch 77 commercial fishermen conducted more than 690 ghost gear seizures, with the objects taken ashore either for reuse or recycling.

#OceanHeroes

Fantastic!

Hawaii University Hauls 84 Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear from Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch

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Brilliant news! 🌊 @theoceancleanup.bsky.social proves that real change doesn’t wait for leaders, laws or polluters. It comes from a dedicated group of people on the right side of history who refuse to give up

Plastic doesn’t stand a chance

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#inspirational #neverquit #oceanheroes

🦦💙 Sea otters love eating sea urchins and they’re real ocean heroes because of it. Urchins overgraze kelp, but otters keep them in check by cracking them open with rocks 🪨 (and of course, they're really cute too)
#Ecosystembalance #keystonespecies #oceanregeneration #oceanheroes #sustainability

Divers Rescue Ray Tangled in Deadly Fishing Line–Once Freed, Encircled Them with a ‘Thank you' "She really swam back to us and did a 'thank you' circle. She came right between us to our faces, almost giving us a grateful hug."

#oceanheroes 💫

Divers Rescue Ray Tangled in Deadly Fishing Line – Once Freed, Encircled Them with a ‘Thank you’

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2025 was a wild ride of verifying impact, scaling solutions, and getting our hands (and paws!) dirty. We’re ending the year tired, inspired, and more devoted than ever.

2026, we’re ready for you! 💙🐳🌊

#YourDevocean #RegenerativeFuture #OceanHeroes #WorkingForTheOcean #2025Memories #BluePlanet

Indigenous knowledge and science join forces to save the choro mussel in Chile Huellelhue means “place for swimming” in Mapudungun. It’s also the name of one of the rivers that flow through the Lafken Mapu Lahual Multiple-Use Conservation Area, established in 2005 in southern…

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Indigenous knowledge and science join forces to save the choro mussel in Chile

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140 feet of Fishing Gear Removed from Humpback Whale in the Strait of Juan de Fuca - https://cascadiaresearch.org Fishing gear removed from an entangled humpback whale thanks to a rapid response by trained entanglement responders & a newly established cross-border protocol.

#alohafriday

Fantastic! 140 feet of Fishing Gear Removed from Humpback Whale in the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Mahalo nui to #oceanheroes @CascadiaRes 🫶🏾
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Locally Extinct for a Century, Bay Scallops Thriving Again on Virginia Shore of Chesapeake Bay Bay scallops are making an incredible resurgence in coastal bays along Virginia's Eastern Shore, according to a new survey.

#MondayMotivation #OceanHeroes 🏆

Locally Extinct for a Century, Bay Scallops Thriving Again on Virginia Shore of Chesapeake Bay

"The exponential population growth is the result of decades of dedicated seagrass restoration efforts"

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2️⃣ ways to celebrate #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek!
☑️ Read SEA OTTER HEROES to discover how they are true #OceanHeroes protecting seagrass + marine life
☑️ Then read a 7-part blog series with Dr. Brent Hughes abt his cool job with #seaotters - bit.ly/46olVrV

#edusky #greensky @hughesecology.bsky.social

The People's Plan | Oceana How fishers in the Juan Fernández Archipelago are protecting lobsters and livelihoods.

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Progress! In Chile’s Juan Fernández Islands, local lobster fishers are proving that ocean conservation and sustainable fishing can go hand in hand. 🦞🌊

See how the people’s plan is protecting a way of life—and a thriving ocean, via @oceana: oceana.ly/453RV3T

🌊 Brave Humans Save a Giant Sea Turtle 🐢 Inspiring Ocean Rescue Story
#SeaTurtleRescue​ #OceanHeroes​ #AnimalRescue​ #AIAnimation​ #SaveMarineLife​
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Ocean stewards haven’t gone viral because our feeds are engineered to reward spectacle, not stewardship.

But ocean protectors are powerful.
They’re inspiring.
And they deserve the spotlight.
#OceanHeroes #ViralityWithPurpose

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to help with the beach clean at Greenaleigh Sand. The 32 volunteers and Ranger Tim who attended did an incredible job of removing large amounts of ocean debris (most of it plastic) from this beautiful stretch of Exmoor coastline. You are all #OceanHeroes

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🐢🌊 **Hope for Sea Turtles!**

A new global survey reveals that over half of the world's sea turtle populations are showing signs of recovery—a testament to decades of dedicated conservation efforts. While challenges remain, especially for species like the leatherback, this marks a significant […]

Meet our 2025 #TrueBlueFellow, Purity Mutua from Kenya!
Her project, Mashujaa Wa Bahari, is creating Kenya’s 1st online gallery of illustrated Indian Ocean marine life—blending art + science for conservation.

More: bowseat.org/true-blue-fellowship

#ArtForScience #OceanHeroes

Baby Sharks’ Secret Superpower: Fast Healing, Even in Warming Ocean - Ferox Newborn reef sharks are survival machines, according to a study tracking their ability to heal from minor injuries without sacrificing growth. And warmer waters might even give them a boost. Researche...

🦈 Baby Sharks Have Hidden Healing Powers 🌊

Did you know newborn blacktip reef sharks heal faster in warm water *and* keep growing even with injuries?

🤿 Dive in to find out what else researchers discovered.

#OceanHeroes #MarineScience #SaveOurSharks #BabyShark

🏊‍♀️ George Short from @sussexwildlife.bsky.social & @sussexkelp.bsky.social gives a BIG thank you to local ocean heroes and sea swimmers the Blue-footed Boobies at #KelpSummit2025.

#SussexKelp #bluemarinefoundation #sussexwildlifetrust #sussexunderwater #oceanheroes #bluefootedboobies

Did you know sponges are some of the ocean’s hardest workers? These unassuming creatures filter hundreds of gallons of water every day, trapping bacteria and waste while releasing crystal-clear water
#OceanHeroes #MarineEcosystem #NatureIsAmazing #UnderwaterLife #SustainTheSea #OceanFilters

Mind-blowing Ocean Facts series:
3. A whale sequesters an average of 33 tons of CO2 over its lifespan (because whale poop=phytoplankton, simply put). In comparison an oak tree sequesters 12 ton over 500 years.
#Whales #SaveTheWhales #Biodiversity #OceanHeroes #PowerOfOcean #ProtectMarineLife

On International Volunteer Day, our heroes wear gloves and carry trash bags. The Beach Cleaners are a rebellion against ocean plastic pollution. Who says one person can't change the world? Watch them.
#OceanHeroes #InternationalVolunteerDay #Ocean52 #NoPlasticWater

RT @Oceana Make sure you vote for your fav #oceanheroes by tomorrow! http://bit.ly/dBndKh