Ocean Conservancy

Spring officially begins tomorrow in the U.S.! 🌺 As we get ready for a new season to bloom, let's celebrate some of our ocean's resident species who show off their beautiful colors year-round. Jump in and discover 5 marine species that capture the spirit of springtime! 🌈 🔗 bit.ly/4sQkU5w

⚠️ Harmful chemical recycling is *not* actually recycling … it’s bad for our environment, bad for people and bad for our ocean. ⚠️ It’s a no-brainer. Call on Congress to OPPOSE chemical recycling: bit.ly/4siwXsp

Go green this #SaintPatricksDay: Learn how to start your own cleanup! 🍀 Over the past 40 years, more than 19 million International Coastal Cleanup volunteers have collected 400+ million pounds of trash—and our impact isn't slowing down. 🌊 Join us and let's make waves! ➡️ bit.ly/40yuzlc

We only have until April 1 to speak out against seabed mining in Alaska waters! 📢 The immense risk of long-term damage to Alaskan marine ecosystems is too high and far outweighs any questionable, prospective benefits. ⚠️ ADD YOUR NAME ➡️ bit.ly/4b8Hu39

There's one ocean creature that would LOVE the recent 'spring forward' into #DaylightSaving: Our ocean's sunfish! 🌞 These giant fish love floating on their sides at the sea's surface to bask in the sun after dives into deeper, colder waters. 🔗 Learn all about sunfish: bit.ly/4amil3e

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: bit.ly/474iEPz

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: bit.ly/4l1Vgbj

The transparency of their thick coats is also thought to allow better heat absorption from the sun into their black skin beneath. This is super helpful when the temperature dips below -30° F in the Arctic! 🥶 Learn more about polar bears: bit.ly/3Ox5ft8

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. 🧊

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! 🚀 bit.ly/46vBHC9

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

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: bit.ly/3ZQL2Rn

👋 We know a bit about manatees, @PTI! They're really gentle giants and super laid back. Here are a few reasons why we can't help but love them: oceanconservancy.org/blog/2017/11/0…

@leighsteinberg @KelvinBeachumJr @AZCardinals Read more about this partnership and Leigh’s role as our inaugural #TeamOcean Coach: protectwhereweplay.com/news-pwwp/leig…

@leighsteinberg @KelvinBeachumJr, a #ProtectWhereWePlay Team Ocean Captain and the @AZCardinals’ 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:

🎉 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! 🐊 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

Thank you to @ChrisVanHollen and @RepHuffman 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.

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! 👏