Down here, the only flashes of light come from animals’ bioluminescent bodies. Deep sea anglerfish, whose huge mouths hold ...
Oceana’s Chief Scientist Dr. Katie Matthews says, “For the first time, we have the legal foundation to safeguard marine ...
Read more on the Oceana blog to learn about the marbled electric ray and how Anker helps power Oceana’s work on expeditions.
California adopted new rules to cut whale and sea turtle entanglements in the recreational Dungeness crab fishery. The new ...
A new plan in Oregon will aid critically endangered Southern Resident Orcas, of which only 73 remain in the North Pacific Ocean. The management plan, adopted by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission ...
We are restoring the world’s wild fish populations to serve as a sustainable source of protein for people.
Despite their protruding teeth giving them a menacing appearance, sand tigers have a reputation for being slow-moving, and not aggressive. They can measure up to 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) and can be ...
Scalloped hammerheads get their name from the prominent indentation at midline and distinct notches along the front edge of their wide, flattened heads—called a cephalofoil. Scientists have several ...
Spinner sharks are found in warm temperate and tropical waters worldwide, although they prefer inshore, shallower water no more than 106 meters (350 feet) deep. Their coloration is generally gray on ...
Bull sharks have a broad, rounded snout and a robust, stout body. They are typically gray on top and lighter underneath, providing natural camouflage in the water. They can grow up to 4 meters (13 ...
Zebra sharks grow to an average length of 2.5-3 meters (8-10 feet) long, with an elongated tail that can be nearly as long as the rest of their body. Juveniles sport dark bodies with white spots and ...
The smooth hammerhead is named after and identified by its lack of a notch in the middle of its cephalophoil, distinguishing it from other hammerheads species that have a middle notch. This shark can ...