Ocean First Education

"Belugas share cultural knowledge across generations, and their survival on a changing planet may depend on their ability to collectively adapt."

Alaska’s Beluga Populations Are Dwindling—Turning the Tide Will Take a Village | Hakai Magazine Belugas share cultural knowledge across generations, and their survival on a changing planet may depend on their ability to collectively adapt.

"A lungful of air is like a multifunction toolkit for humpback whales."

For Humpbacks, Bubbles Can Be Tools | Hakai Magazine A lungful of air is like a multifunction toolkit for humpback whales.

Whales today, such as the humpback whale, will migrate thousands of miles to mate and to give birth to their offspring. A recent study has found potential evidence of ancient ichthyosaurs using a similar route and strategy for mating and birthing. Read more about this study with the link below.

Fossil CSI: Analysis of giant extinct marine reptile graveyard suggests mysterious site was ancient birthing grounds Today’s marine giants make massive migrations across the ocean to breed and give birth in waters where predators are scarce, with many congregating year after year along the same stretches of coastline. A new suggests that nearly 200 million years before giant whales evolved, school bus-sized mari...

There's always work to be done. Check out these coastal cleanup opportunities around the world.

International Coastal Cleanup® - Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy is working with you to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.