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Ocean Conservancy launched a free online calculator that tells you exactly how many sea turtles, seabirds, and marine mammals you've helped save by picking up plastic trash. The tool is based on 10,000 animal necropsies revealing shockingly small amounts of plastic can be deadly.
Scientists discovered that a microscopic single-celled creature living in the ocean uses the same genetic tools that animals use for complex life, suggesting our ancient ancestors may have grouped together before becoming truly multicellular. This finding rewrites what we thought we knew about how simple organisms became complex animals.
Colorful zoantharians look identical in Brazil and Okinawa despite being separated by thousands of miles, puzzling scientists who discovered they may be nature's ultimate ocean travelers. As climate change threatens traditional coral reefs, these resilient creatures are thriving and offering hope for the future of our oceans.
Kia just renewed its electric vehicle partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, helping the nonprofit tackle ocean plastic pollution while turning recovered waste into car parts. The collaboration shows how corporate partnerships can drive real environmental progress.
A young engineer who saw more plastic than fish while diving as a teenager has now removed 50,000 tonnes of trash from waterways and says he can clean the world's oceans in just ten years. His solution targets the 1% of rivers responsible for 80% of ocean plastic.
SeaWorld's rescue teams have now saved more than 43,000 injured, sick, and orphaned animals across their three locations. The milestone rescue was an underweight California sea lion pup found on the stairs of a beach house.
Researchers discovered 31 previously unknown ocean creatures during a two-week expedition in the South Atlantic Ocean near Brazil. The Schmidt Ocean Institute captured stunning images and created 3D models of these deep-sea species.
Over 300 dogs, cats, and other animals are getting veterinary care and a second chance after LA County's largest animal rescue operation. All animals will be available for adoption once they're healthy and the investigation concludes.
Scientists and conservationists are making unprecedented progress protecting our oceans, from removing millions of pounds of trash to restoring coral reefs and saving whale populations. World Oceans Day on June 8 celebrates these wins while inspiring more people to join the effort.
The Ocean Cleanup is launching a game-changing strategy this summer that uses AI and drones to find plastic hotspots in real time. It's like a weather forecast, but for tracking ocean trash.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough framework that helps us finally understand what animals actually experience, transforming how we care for billions of creatures. The "teleonome" system could end decades of guessing about animal welfare.
Mesa County Animal Services is recruiting volunteers to help shelter animals stay healthy, socialized, and ready for loving homes. No experience required—just a willingness to show up and make a difference.
Researchers have discovered ocean currents are channeling fresh water to a new region off Australia, revealing how our planet adapts to changing climate patterns. The finding helps scientists better understand the ocean's global circulation system.
Artificial intelligence is finally unlocking the secret languages of animals, revealing complex friendships, hierarchies, and communication patterns humans have never understood before. From whale songs to elephant rumbles, we're discovering animals have been having sophisticated conversations all along.
Delhi is setting up animal cruelty prevention committees in all 13 districts, putting decision-making power closer to the animals who need it. Each committee will be led by a district magistrate to ensure faster response times and better protection.
Hydro Flask just launched a major partnership with Ocean Conservancy to tackle the 200 million metric tons of plastic choking our oceans. The multi-year initiative will mobilize millions of sports fans and concertgoers to ditch single-use plastics at stadiums and venues worldwide.
Naman Sharma started rescuing animals at age 11 with an injured pigeon. Now he runs a Delhi shelter saving up to 20 animals daily, and needs one crucial machine to speed up life-saving care.
After rescuing abused animals for nearly four decades, Apache Way Farm Rescue in Dighton needs community support to continue its mission. Owner Lori Matta is asking for volunteers and donations to keep the sanctuary alive for 24 animals who finally found safety.
More than 1,000 researchers just unveiled over 1,100 newly discovered ocean species, from carnivorous "death ball" sponges to ghost sharks living miles beneath the waves. The discoveries prove our oceans are teeming with life we're only beginning to understand.
Norwegian company Blueye Robotics just launched two underwater drones that can explore ocean depths up to 500 meters, opening up the deep sea to researchers, conservationists, and anyone curious about what lies beneath. These mini-ROVs make ocean exploration more accessible than ever before.
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