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Ocean Conservancy is working with you to protect our ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and thriving planet, forever and for everyone. Join us: OceanConservancy.org
The #HighSeasTreaty is in full effect! 🌊
The high seas represent about two-thirds of the global ocean, yet less than 10% of these areas are protected. This treaty is the first global framework to protect the high seas.
Learn more: https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2026/02/25/high-seas-treaty/
Today is #WorldSeagrassDay! 🌿
Seagrass is our ocean's unsung superhero. It feeds marine wildlife, protects coastlines, supports fisheries, improves water quality and SO much more. ✅
🔗 Learn just how important seagrass is and how you can help us work to protect it: https://bit.ly/4l1Vgbj
Photo of polar bear by Hans-Jurgen Mager.
The transparency of polar bears' thick coats is also thought to allow better heat absorption from the sun into their black skin beneath. This is super helpful when temperatures dip below -30° F in the Arctic! 🥶
Learn more about polar bears and how you can help protect their habitat: bit.ly/3Ox5ft8
Photo of polar bear and cub by Tom Linster.
Today is #InternationalPolarBearDay! 🐻❄️
Did you know polar bear fur isn’t actually white? It’s transparent! Their hair shafts are hollow, allowing the fur to reflect back the sun's light. Much like ice, this reflection allows these bears to appear white or even yellow. 🧊
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From stadiums to stages, we’re turning passion into progress—from powerful partnerships to real-world action for our ocean. 💪
Take a look back at the moments that shaped this first year and discover how we’re building momentum for the year ahead! 🚀
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ONE YEAR of #ProtectWhereWePlay! 🌊
In February 2025, we launched Protect Where We Play to turn our passion for sports, art and music into action for our ocean—so we can keep on playing for generations to come. 🌅
bit.ly/46vBHC9
Whale photo by François Baelen via The Ocean Agency.
Whales are extremely sensitive to human activity in our ocean, especially the increase in shipping and vessel traffic. ⚠️
But the Whale CHARTS Act has the chance to make real, lasting change for whale populations. 🐋
✍️ Add your name and take action for these beloved giants: https://bit.ly/3MD202E
ICYMI: World Whale Day was on Feb. 15! We're honoring these majestic creatures by working to protect them from threats like pollution, ship strikes, climate change and more.
Join us and make your gift now 🐳: donate.oceanconservancy.org/page/185669/...
J.P. Brooker of Ocean Conservancy writes about the impact of space technology company Blue Origin’s wastewater plan on the Indian River Lagoon: "It is my hope that the company sees and understands that this is not just about Florida’s waters. Our ocean spans the globe."
🚨 The Trump administration has repealed the Endangerment Finding, a legal framework for *more than 15 years,* that concluded greenhouse gases are dangerous to people and our environment. bit.ly/4bU7MqY
You can remove the batteries from a smoke detector, but it doesn’t stop the fire.
This decision will only leave our country more vulnerable. Science-based climate protections safeguard public health, strengthen our economy and ensure a healthy ocean and planet.
🚨 The Trump administration has repealed the Endangerment Finding, a legal framework for *more than 15 years,* that concluded greenhouse gases are dangerous to people and our environment. bit.ly/4bU7MqY
Read more about this partnership and Leigh’s role as our inaugural #TeamOcean Coach:
protectwhereweplay.com/news-pwwp/le...
Kelvin Beachum Jr., a #ProtectWhereWePlay Team Ocean Captain and the #ArizonaCardinals nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year, shared what an honor it was to stand alongside Leigh as advocates in this campaign for our blue planet’s future:
The real-life inspiration behind the beloved film Jerry Maguire, Leigh’s experience leading the sports industry is game-changing in our mission to rally action for our ocean.
We were honored to make this announcement at his iconic annual #SuperBowl party, presenting him with a one-of-a-kind jersey.
🎉 BIG NEWS 🎉
Ocean Conservancy is thrilled to welcome legendary sports agent #LeighSteinberg as the first ever Team Ocean Coach for #ProtectWhereWePlay! 🌊🏆🎉
From the marshes of the Gulf to the Great Dismal Swamp, some of our most fascinating natural wonders may lie in some of the most unexpected places. 🌅
Dive in this #WorldWetlandsDay to discover the importance of these unique ecosystems and how you can help protect them! 🐊
https://bit.ly/49UQBnN
This is only the beginning. Let’s keep showing up for our planet and work together to secure a healthy ocean free of marine debris, forever and for everyone! 🌎
Join the ICC: SeaTheChange.org
Read about the resolution: bit.ly/4a1AYK3
Thank you to @vanhollen.senate.gov and @rephuffman.bsky.social for championing this resolution and honoring the volunteers who make it possible.
Progress for our ocean requires policy solutions and community action, and we are so proud of every volunteer who has shown up to #SeaTheChange.
Since 1986, nearly 19 million volunteers have removed 400 million+ pounds of trash from coasts, parks and waterways in 155 countries.
We’ve also developed one of the largest global citizen science datasets that drives the development of solutions to combat plastic pollution. 📊
Big news! 🌊 🚮 ✨
We’re thrilled to share a huge milestone for the International Coastal Cleanup: Congress has introduced a bicameral resolution recognizing 40 years of the ICC’s collective action to protect our ocean and communities from plastic pollution! 👏
bit.ly/4a1AYK3
From all of us at @oceanconservancy.org:
Good luck in the #NFCChampionship against the Rams, @seahawksofficial.com! 🏆
Here’s to SEA-ing incredible victories in your future! 👏
The Seahawks' #LumenField is uniquely situated on the water in the Pacific Northwest, and the team's commitment to protecting marine ecosystems and increasing sustainability is a priority they're passionate about. 🌊
That’s right: This powerhouse team is part of an esteemed roster of teams, athletes and artists who are passionate about protecting our blue planet. Together, they’re helping to mobilize millions of fans worldwide to take action for our ocean! 🌎
Did you know that Lumen Field, home of the @seahawksofficial.com, is an official participant in our #ProtectWhereWePlay initiative? 🌊 🏟️ 🏈
Meet the world's largest living penguin species: The Emperor penguin! 🐧
These penguins can stand up to four feet tall and weigh up to 100 pounds. 🤯
Learn about Emperor penguins and how you can help protect them and all our ocean's beloved wildlife: https://bit.ly/3YRxvbL
OCEAN WIN! 🎉
Because of the nearly 40K of you who took action, strong @noaa.gov funding has PASSED!
This victory protects our ocean and the communities and wildlife that depend on it, and is proof that when we act together, victory follows!
https://bit.ly/438LIn6
Protecting our ocean happens step by step, and every effort matters—no matter how small. 🌅
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we move forward in our work to secure a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone. 🌊
Though remote, the Central Arctic Ocean is vital to our world, no matter where we live. 🌎
Start 2026 by taking meaningful action to protect these essential waters! Together, we
can honor the future we all deserve. 🌊
➡️ ACT NOW: https://bit.ly/49ElhrX
NOAA appropriations - Congressional budget social graphic
NOAA appropriations - Congressional budget social graphic
NOAA appropriations - Congressional budget social graphic
NOAA appropriations - Congressional budget social graphic
🗣️ All hands on deck! 🗣️
More than 35,000 ocean lovers LIKE YOU have spoken out in support of NOAA...and it’s working. The House just advanced a bill to fund NOAA through September.
Add your name and call on the Senate to bring it across the finish line: https://bit.ly/4kfzyzR
