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What Motivates You?

To be an Ocean Hero, you have to have a strong commitment to your work—so what keeps our finalists going when the going gets tough? The voting is open for our 2012 Ocean Heroes Awards, but if you're...

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If You Were President…

We asked our Ocean Heroes finalists: If you were elected President, what would be the first thing on your agenda? They gave us some pretty great answers, check them out below, and don’t forget to vote...

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Shell Gets Green Light to Harass Marine Mammals

Bowhead whales would be affected by Shell's drilling. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Shell now has the green light from the government to harass marine mammals and put them at risk of a major oil spill...

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Yet Another Captive Killer Whale Injury

October 8, 2012 I’m sadden to learn of the recent injury sustained by Nakai, an 11 year-old captive orca at SeaWorld California ... read more

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Countdown to a Final Chance at Freedom – Morgan

October 16, 2012 I know there are many issues competing for our attention now, but there are only moments until Morgan’s court case. The countdown to the determination of her fate is ticking. The time...

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Thank You Ocean Report with Jean-Michel Cousteau

February 22, 2013 Thank You Ocean talks with Jean-Michel Cousteau, who says that people and orcas share surprising similarities ... read more

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Call to Freedom

October 16, 2013 But one way or another, we are totally responsible for the care and wellbeing of all captive orcas for the rest of their lives, especially those born into captivity ... read more

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Freedom for Orcas

March 10, 2014 Jean-Michel Cousteau is filming with an underwater film team in the shark protected waters of Bahamas for an upcoming documentary ... read more

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Dolphins and Whales Squeal like Children When They’re Happy, Study Says

An Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis). A new study found that dolphins and whales “squeal with delight.” (Photo: Oceana) As a child, you may remember squealing and screaming when you were...

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In Honor of Sea Otter Awareness Week, Ten Fun Facts about Sea Otters

A sea otter. (Photo: Alan D. Wilson / Naturespicsonline.com) There’s no denying that sea otters rank right alongside baby sea turtles and tiny clownfish as some of the cutest ocean inhabitants....

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Photos: Happy Manatee Awareness Month!

(Photo: Oceana) Each November marks Manatee Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and educate others on these gentle giants. This celebratory month falls right around the start of manatee’s winter...

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“Thank You Ocean” Campaign: Jean-Michel Cousteau Talks about his Love and...

March 9, 2015 The ‘Thank You Ocean’ campaign features Jean-Michel in this week’s ocean report where Jean-Michel shares his knowledge and passion for these socially complex and intelligent animals …...

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IFAW leads team to rescue entangled whale in Iceland

Sigursteinn Masson Thu, 08/20/2015 Weeks ago, Reykjavík whale watching companies had sighted a badly entangled humpback during their daily tours in Faxaflói Bay, the most popular whale watching...

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Dead whales in Alaska cause for concern

Misty Niemeyer Tue, 09/01/2015 As national attention turns to Alaska with President Obama’s historic visit, we are monitoring another federal government action there. read more

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Clone of Dead whales in Alaska cause for concern

Misty Niemeyer Tue, 09/01/2015 As national attention turns to Alaska with President Obama’s historic visit, we are monitoring another federal government action there. read more

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Leading the community of stranding professionals

Kristen Pachett Fri, 10/30/2015 Stranding professionals gathered on Cape Cod to discuss a number of issues—from regional and national priorities and protocols for both sea turtle and marine mammal...

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4,000 and counting: IFAW’s stranding team reaches milestone

Brian Sharp Wed, 03/02/2016 The IFAW Marine Mammal Rescue and Research team (originally the Cape Cod Stranding Network) has provided marine mammal stranding response to Cape Cod and southeastern...

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WATCH: Sonic Sea. Scientists and stars call to save whales from noise

Azzedine Downes Wed, 03/09/2016 Oceans are a sonic symphony. Sound is essential to the survival and prosperity of marine life. But over the last 100 years people have been pumping more and more noise...

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Orcas Belong in the Sea Not in Captivity

This infographic shows orcas natural adaptations for life in the oceans, and the harmful effects of captivity … read more

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The Future of Aquariums

June 7, 2016 I have waited a long time for the largest marine mammal entertainment park in the country to close its doors to breeding its orcas locked up in captivity … read more

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