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WATCH: Humpback whales feeding as a group. 🐋 These whales can sometimes be observed using a technique called “bubble-netting” where they herd schools of fish together, trapping them in a “net” of bubbles. They then swim upward with their mouths open wide to feed!

WATCH: Humpback whales feeding as a group. 🐋 These whales can sometimes be observed using a technique called “bubble-netting” where they herd schools of fish together, trapping them in a “net” of bubbles. They then swim upward with their mouths open wide to feed!

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King penguin colonies can be huge! These groups can be made up of up to 39,000 breeding pairs. In the noisy environment of colonies, king penguins depend on specialized calls to find their chicks. Learn more:

King penguin colonies can be huge! These groups can be made up of up to 39,000 breeding pairs. In the noisy environment of colonies, king penguins depend on specialized calls to find their chicks. Learn more:

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#DIDYOUKNOW: Mobula rays have wing-like fins that allow them to launch out of the water, earning them the nickname “flying rays!” It’s uncertain why they jump, but it may be to rid themselves of parasites, evade predators, communicate, corral food, or even just for fun.

#DIDYOUKNOW: Mobula rays have wing-like fins that allow them to launch out of the water, earning them the nickname “flying rays!” It’s uncertain why they jump, but it may be to rid themselves of parasites, evade predators, communicate, corral food, or even just for fun.

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🦀🌊Ever seen a crab swim before? Not all crabs are good swimmers, but the Henslow swimming crab sure is! We spotted this one during an Oceana Ranger expedition off the coast of Spain while studying nearby seamounts (underwater mountains). 🎥 Oceana / Enrique Talledo

🦀🌊Ever seen a crab swim before? Not all crabs are good swimmers, but the Henslow swimming crab sure is! We spotted this one during an Oceana Ranger expedition off the coast of Spain while studying nearby seamounts (underwater mountains). 🎥 Oceana / Enrique Talledo

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Happy Shark Week! 🦈 Discovery and @Oceana are working together to protect sharks, and we need your help! Join us in speaking up for sharks at #SharkWeek

Happy Shark Week! 🦈 Discovery and @Oceana are working together to protect sharks, and we need your help! Join us in speaking up for sharks at #SharkWeek

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Nudibranchs are some of the ocean’s tiniest—and most flamboyant—residents! 🌈 Oceana spotted this stunning sea slug during an expedition to Panaon Island, Philippines. Earlier this year, a Marine Protected Area was established here to help safeguard these coral-rich waters! 🌊

Nudibranchs are some of the ocean’s tiniest—and most flamboyant—residents! 🌈 Oceana spotted this stunning sea slug during an expedition to Panaon Island, Philippines. Earlier this year, a Marine Protected Area was established here to help safeguard these coral-rich waters! 🌊

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#DIDYOUKNOW: Kelp forests reach heights of 175 feet and are home to thousands of species. And that's not all — kelp and other marine algae can capture and store carbon dioxide, making these ecosystems vital to the fight against climate change. #InternationalDayofForests 🌿 ✨

#DIDYOUKNOW: Kelp forests reach heights of 175 feet and are home to thousands of species. And that's not all — kelp and other marine algae can capture and store carbon dioxide, making these ecosystems vital to the fight against climate change. #InternationalDayofForests 🌿 ✨

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Alaskan waters are one of the least-explored areas in the U.S. But where researchers have gone, they’ve found unique ecosystems like this fragile deep-sea octopus nursery. Defend the deep by telling the U.S. government NO to ocean mining off Alaska:

Alaskan waters are one of the least-explored areas in the U.S. But where researchers have gone, they’ve found unique ecosystems like this fragile deep-sea octopus nursery. Defend the deep by telling the U.S. government NO to ocean mining off Alaska:

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Baby boom continues for critically endangered whales! 🐋 Another North Atlantic right whale mom, “Ghost,” & calf pair has been spotted — bringing this season’s total to 22 calves. Congrats Ghost! 💙 Meet all the mom & calf pairs:

Baby boom continues for critically endangered whales! 🐋 Another North Atlantic right whale mom, “Ghost,” & calf pair has been spotted — bringing this season’s total to 22 calves. Congrats Ghost! 💙 Meet all the mom & calf pairs:

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Meet the blue-ringed octopus! #WorldOctopusDay💙🐙 Learn more about these colorful cephalopods: #InternationalCephalopodAwarenessDays

Meet the blue-ringed octopus! #WorldOctopusDay💙🐙 Learn more about these colorful cephalopods: #InternationalCephalopodAwarenessDays

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What exactly is a cephalopod, anyway? 🐙 🦑

What exactly is a cephalopod, anyway? 🐙 🦑

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#FUNFACT: #Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family! 🐬 Learn more about these incredible animals: #OrcaAwarenessMonth

#FUNFACT: #Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family! 🐬 Learn more about these incredible animals: #OrcaAwarenessMonth

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Happy #WorldWhaleDay! 🐳 Celebrate these ocean giants with a symbolic whale adoption today:

Happy #WorldWhaleDay! 🐳 Celebrate these ocean giants with a symbolic whale adoption today:

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Now you see me, now you don't! 🦑 Learn more about bobtail #squids:

Now you see me, now you don't! 🦑 Learn more about bobtail #squids:

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#DIDYOUKNOW: There are "spiders" in the sea and they can grow to be HUGE! 🕷️🕸️ #SpookySeason

#DIDYOUKNOW: There are "spiders" in the sea and they can grow to be HUGE! 🕷️🕸️ #SpookySeason

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Happy #WorldOtterDay! 🦦 Sea #otters are a keystone species, meaning that they play a very important role keeping their whole ecosystem healthy and balanced. 🌿🐟 But today, these animals are threatened by oil spills, as well as climate change and habitat loss. 🌊🌡️ Support sea otters with a symbolic adoption today:

Happy #WorldOtterDay! 🦦 Sea #otters are a keystone species, meaning that they play a very important role keeping their whole ecosystem healthy and balanced. 🌿🐟 But today, these animals are threatened by oil spills, as well as climate change and habitat loss. 🌊🌡️ Support sea otters with a symbolic adoption today:

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CALIFORNIANS: Deadly set gillnets pose a constant threat to whales, sharks, sea lions, and other iconic California #ocean animals. 🦈 🐋 Don’t let wildlife continue to suffer! Add your name to tell California Department of Fish and Wildlife to #KeepCAOceansThriving:

CALIFORNIANS: Deadly set gillnets pose a constant threat to whales, sharks, sea lions, and other iconic California #ocean animals. 🦈 🐋 Don’t let wildlife continue to suffer! Add your name to tell California Department of Fish and Wildlife to #KeepCAOceansThriving:

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