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A large male Giant Cuttlefish cruises around the shoreline of Whyalla, looking for a mate this season.
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A portrait of Katherine Barkman on stage in a ballerina costume, with a flared effect - the stagelight behind her a bright blue illuminating her hair, with a ring of brilliant orange in the foreground. Text overlay is the Protect Where We Play with Ocean Conservancy logo and beneath is Katherine Barkman, Team Ocean Captain.
A juvenile California sea lion plays with a disposable glove off of the Coronado Islands in Mexico.
A large male Giant Cuttlefish cruises around the shoreline of Whyalla, looking for a mate this season.
washing machine
A portrait of Katherine Barkman on stage in a ballerina costume, with a flared effect - the stagelight behind her a bright blue illuminating her hair, with a ring of brilliant orange in the foreground. Text overlay is the Protect Where We Play with Ocean Conservancy logo and beneath is Katherine Barkman, Team Ocean Captain.
A juvenile California sea lion plays with a disposable glove off of the Coronado Islands in Mexico.
And the winner is…

Our annual Photo Contest is officially wrapped—and wow, you delivered! Thank you for keeping our ocean in focus during National Ocean Month and inspiring us with your creativity. Now it’s time to meet the favorites.

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Filter Out NSFW Microplastics

Tell your elected officials to take action against plastic pollution by requiring microplastic fiber filters! Adding your name takes less than two minutes, and goes a long way in protecting our ocean, forever and for everyone.

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Protect Where We Play

A healthy ocean is our “MVP”. By protecting it, we protect the things that bring us together like sports, entertainment and fandom.

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NEW Wildlife Impact Calculator

Every single piece of plastic kept out of the ocean can help protect a life. The Wildlife Impact Calculator translates award-winning science into something personal and powerful. Enter your actions, no matter where you are, and see the real, quantified impact on wildlife.

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And the winner is…

Our annual Photo Contest is officially wrapped—and wow, you delivered! Thank you for keeping our ocean in focus during National Ocean Month and inspiring us with your creativity. Now it’s time to meet the favorites.

See the winners
Filter Out NSFW Microplastics

Tell your elected officials to take action against plastic pollution by requiring microplastic fiber filters! Adding your name takes less than two minutes, and goes a long way in protecting our ocean, forever and for everyone.

TAKE ACTION
Protect Where We Play

A healthy ocean is our “MVP”. By protecting it, we protect the things that bring us together like sports, entertainment and fandom.

Join Team Ocean
NEW Wildlife Impact Calculator

Every single piece of plastic kept out of the ocean can help protect a life. The Wildlife Impact Calculator translates award-winning science into something personal and powerful. Enter your actions, no matter where you are, and see the real, quantified impact on wildlife.

Calculate Your Impact

Our Work

Our ocean produces half the world’s oxygen, absorbs 90% of the excess heat from climate change and supports millions of species and billions of people. Our ocean is truly awesome—but it is not invincible. Ocean Conservancy is a U.S.-based organization that works globally to protect the ocean. We work on protecting biodiversity, advancing climate solutions and preventing ocean plastics. Together, we are securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone.

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What Kansas Can Teach Us About NOAA
Jeff Watters
Vice President, External Affairs

The landlocked Sunflower State reveals why the ocean—and NOAA—matter far beyond the coastlines

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What are Tire Wear Particles?
Dr. Britta Baechler, Ph.D. and Dr. Anja Brandon, Ph.D.
Director, Ocean Plastics Research and Director, Plastics Policy

Discover how green infrastructure can help protect wildlife from this common type of microplastic

Do You Know the Difference Between El Niño and La Niña?
Dan Berkson
Digital Advocacy Manager

Get to know the “sibling” phenomena likely causing extreme weather near you

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