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We use the power of media and storytelling to amplify ocean solutions. ๐Ÿ“- ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟaboard the #SeaLegacy1 Founders: @paulnicklen , @cmittermeier , @andymannphoto

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SeaLegacy
4 years
Take a few seconds for yourself and enjoy this gentle giant swimming in the Galapagos. Did you know whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean and can reach lengths of 40 feet (12 meters) or more? #OceanSchool
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โ€œYou notice as soon as you see them that they are an evolutionarily distinct species.โ€ said wildlife photographer @PaulNicklen Images of Canada's coastal wolves help promote ocean conservation efforts
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1 year
Seemingly suspended within the depths of the ocean, a pod of sperm whales peacefully rests. The blue hue of the water blankets them as they take their pleasant slumber, lying perfectly still holding their breath. Video by @paulnicklen #wildlife #ocean
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Our storytellers have been in the water with many different #shark species while on expedition โ€” and every single dive is a lesson in how extraordinary and inquisitive these apex predators are. RT if you love & respect sharks ๐Ÿฆˆ #Bullshark #Bahamas #WorthMoreAlive
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3 years
#Sharks are #WorthMoreAlive ! Did you know a single live Caribbean reef shark in #TheBahamas is estimated to be worth $250,000 over its lifetime for tourism versus a one-time value of $50-60 when fished?! RT if you โค๏ธ ๐Ÿฆˆs!
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3 years
๐Ÿ’• "I'm not sure that there is a stronger bond than the one that exists between a mother whale and her calf. For a humpback #whale , it is 24/7 #love , care, nursing, & protecting. The mom is there, constantly making sure her calf is safe & happy," @PaulNicklen #WhaleWednesday
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3 years
"Critically-endangered oceanic white tip #sharks , dancing in the shallows right in front of me. I can never bottle the emotion of it. I canโ€™t capture that part & I can never make you feel it the way that I feel it. Itโ€™s like drinking from a firehose," @andymannphoto #TheBahamas
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1 year
Yesterday, we uncovered the hydrodynamics associated with the #hammerhead โ€™s skull shape. But one day wasnโ€™t enough to unpack all the mysteries of this ecological outlier, so they're back for todayโ€™s Species Spotlight Sunday on Instagram: ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen
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4 years
๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒโ€œHow inappropriate to call this planet 'Earth,' when it is clearly 'Ocean.'โ€โ€• Arthur C. Clarke Video of hammerhead shark in Galรกpagos by: @shawnheinrichs
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3 years
๐Ÿ”จHammerhead #sharks have one of the most memorable faces in the whole #ocean โ€” but did you know this isn't just for show? Their unique head-shape awards them hunting advantages, giving them increased agility, panoramic vision, and improved sensory capabilities. #oceanschool
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3 years
Unfortunately, despite providing ecosystem and economic services for the area, there are currently no legal protections for sperm whales in #Dominica . This is why it's important for people to understand the value of #whales and advocate for their protection. RT if you agree!
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WE DID IT! In a historic victory for sharks at @cites , 88 countries voted to PROTECT requiem sharks by finally agreeing to take concrete measures to regulate and sustainably manage the global shark trade! #CITESCoP19 #CITES Video by @paulnicklen @cmittermeier @andymannphoto
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1 year
We call it โ€œour ocean.โ€ Ours to share with every person, every plant, and every animal below the surface and above. So, with gratefulness and hope, we celebrate #WorldOceansDay . Join us and sign up for the Tide: . ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen #whale #ocean #fluke
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While the sea wolf subspecies intertwines its existence deeply with the marine world, their land-bound relatives still depend on the health of our ocean as well. ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ @paulnicklen #nature #wildlife #animals #seawolves
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4 years
REWEET to join us in supporting President @Lenin of Ecuador for his visionary idea of expanding the Galรกpagos Marine Reserve. #M รกsGalรกpagos
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3 years
#Biodiversity is the reason that there are animals as large as blue whales, as small as krill, and as colorful as these sea anemones & sea stars. Visit >> to learn how protecting 30% of the #ocean by 2030 would boost biodiversity #30x30 #campaignfornature
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2 years
1.3M signatures are on their way to the Faroese Prime Minister to encourage the Faroe Islands to end the cruel dolphin hunts. Your voice is making a difference! Remain strong and continue to put pressure on the government to make a change! #StopTheHunt
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2 years
โ€œI couldn't help but laugh as I watched @cmittermeier struggle to line up her shot while getting swarmed by a fever of playful and inquisitive stingrays as though she were some giant toy,โ€ @paulnicklen . #TurnTheTide #ocean #adventure #conservation #marinelife
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Gliding through an endless journey through the sea, the spotted eagle ray rides along the currents with ease. They soar along the open coast their entire lives, leaving whomever crosses their path in a wondrous awe. ๐Ÿ“ธ @paulnicklen #nature #explore #video
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1 year
Incredible news for our high seas! After decades of grueling negotiations, the @UN reached a consensus on March 4th, setting in motion plans to establish and effectively manage our global ocean commons for the first time in history. Video by @PaulNicklen #ocean #30x30
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Over the past hundreds of millions of years, plankton and photosynthetic aquatic plants took carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and turned it into oxygen. Helping purify the air, our ocean acts as the lungs of our planet! Video by @paulnicklen #turtle #ocean #conservation
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Whale sharks help balance plankton populations and spread nutrients throughout their yearly migrations. We can protect this endangered species from fishing, bycatch, and ship strikes by creating marine protected areas. ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen #sharkweek #whaleshark #sharks
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1 year
Despite their profound impact on our ocean, shark populations are dwindling from overfishing and habitat loss. As we seek holistic solutions that aim to strengthen our oceanโ€™s health, prioritizing sharks becomes paramount. ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen #sharkweek #shark #ocean
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3 years
"There are some breath-hold dives where the experience is so mesmerizing I completely forget about the burning sensation in my lungs. This was one of those occasions." - @PaulNicklen
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Weโ€™ve had the honor of celebrating conservation wins, like Panamaโ€™s MPA expansion, alongside our partners and the governments, stakeholders, and civilians in the community assembled by @ouroceanpanama . ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen @minderoo @conservationorg @pewtrusts @blunatalliance
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1 year
Yesterday, we honored the life and legacy of Maโ€™ah, the matriarchal spirit bear of Great Bear Rainforest. Continuing the celebration, today on our Instagram, we shine a light on her special kind for Species Spotlight Sunday! Video by @PaulNicklen
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2 years
Ripped & left to die. Join us as we support the efforts of @StopFinningEU in ending the bloody practice of shark finning in the EU. Add your name today and call on the @EU_Commission to STOP the trade of shark fins: Photo by @shawnheinrichs #stopfinningeu
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Sharksโ€™ skin sports an arrangement of v-shaped scales, called denticles, which help increase hydrodynamics and provide a hard exterior. Unlike the traditional shape of fish scales, denticles share an uncanny resemblance to the teeth. ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen #shark #sharkweek
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4 years
We use wildlife photography and filmmaking as a tool to educate the public and drive conservation actions, but getting THE shot is rarely an easy task. It took years of planning and some major mishaps for @PaulNicklen to capture 'A Gathering of Unicorns'!
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Take action and help end the shark fin trade in the European Union. This is our reality, our future. How can we continue this injustice? It's now that we need to make a change. It's today that we must take action. Photo by @shawnheinrichs #stopfinningeu
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Leopard seals are vital to maintaining balance within Antarctica's vast underwater territories and ecosystems. It is crucial we protect their populations along with the breathtaking amount of wildlife found within the ice continent and its surrounding seas. Video by @paulnicklen
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Chilean Patagonia's waters house the largest continuous kelp forest in the world. Protections must be implemented to help maintain its ability to perform essential ecological processes and house diverse life. Video by @andymannphoto and Sam Kretchmar #octopus #patagonia #ocean
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3 years
Around the world, humans kill more than 11,000 #sharks every single hour. #CostaRica hasย essentially legalizedย  overfishing of sharks - they are a major exporter of #sharkfins . Add your voice to the #petition to demand better for sharks!
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1 year
Happy World Seagrass Day! These beds support a vast array of biodiversity. Sea turtles, manatees, and other grazing animals forage on the dense beds, while predators like stingrays prey upon the tiny creatures that hide beneath the grass. ๐Ÿ“ธ by @cmittermeier #seagrass #nature
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Hammerheads are one the few types of #sharks that congregate in giant schools. Studies suggest it could be a form of defense, but the exact reason why they love to be together isnโ€™t fully understood. Itโ€™s just one of the beautiful mysteries of life in our ocean! @shawnheinrichs
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2 years
Meet an ocean hero that is keeping hope alive in his blue country by sharing the beauty of the fascinating creatures that live beneath the surface and promoting the endless benefits of exploring a blue economy together at: . @AndreMusgrove ๐Ÿ“ธ @paulnicklen
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6 years
95 endangered fin whales have been killed. 11 were pregnant & 1 was a blue-fin hybrid. Over 100 more will die in coming weeks. How can we stand by and watch? Click here and sign to #StopTheHunt : #StopIcelandWhaling
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Gently gliding through their underwater kingdom, the spotted eagle rayโ€™s graceful presence reminds us of how lucky we are to share this planet with other living beings of such magnificence.ย  Video by @paulnicklen #ocean #conservation #nature #photography
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6 years
We love #OurBluePlanet because it is resilient, but there is a breaking point and the ocean needs our help. Only 1% of the worldโ€™s oceans are protected?! We must do better. @BBCEarth , #TurningTheTide Photo: @PaulNicklen
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For #WorldSeaTurtleDay , we celebrate the remarkable reptile that greets humanity at the starting line of their environmental awareness journey and encourages them to charge into advocacy. Help us protect them. Sign up for the Tide: . ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen
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Whale sharks explore the ocean, bringing balance and beauty to the warm waters lucky enough to meet their acquaintance. Help us stand up for their protection by joining our Tide community. Visit the link to sign up: . ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen #whaleshark #ocean
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The hammerhead sharkโ€™s scull may seem like just a cumbersome feature. But what may appear bizarre to some is actually vital to their ecosystem niche. Join the Tide to help us advocate for increased ocean protections: . ๐Ÿ“ธ by @andymannphoto #shark #ocean
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Kicking off #WorldOceansMonth , weโ€™re highlighting the 7 recovery wedges of the Rebuilding Marine Life Roadmap. Today, on Instagram, we dive into wedge 1, protect more of the ocean: . ๐ŸŽฅ shot by @sheltondupreez directed by @paulnicklen #ocean #conservation
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2 years
Only 8% of our ocean is currently under some degree of protection, but only 3% is fully protected. Share this post and ask our world leaders at @UN 's #COP15 to agree on an action plan to protect nature and our future โ€“ while ensuring no one is left behind. Video by @paulnicklen
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1 year
Words and images by @cmittermeier on #WorldStorytellingDay : โ€œStories have the power to galvanize the people, topple empires, and unite us all under the banner of one cause. This is why I chose storytelling as a medium for giving our ocean a voice.โ€ #ocean #conservation
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#Orcas have language, culture, and value their family above everything else, not unlike human beings. The more we learn about the secret lives of these spectacular animals, the more we seem to have in common. ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ @PaulNicklen #OceanSchool #TurningTheTide #OnlyOneOcean
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"One of the most frequently asked questions I get as an underwater camerawoman is 'arenโ€™t you scared of #sharks ?' The answer is no. There is a significant difference between fearing an animal and respecting its nature." - @cmittermeier #Photography #RespectNature #WorthMoreAlive
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2 years
Weโ€™re still fighting on! Do not miss the opportunity to come forward, add your name, and move us forward in ending the shark fin trade and help reverse the decline of shark populations: . Video by @shawnheinrichs @StopFinningEU #stopfinningeu #FinBanNow
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5 years
Thank you @RichardBranson & @OceanUnite for responding to @ShawnHeinrichs โ€™ alert on #CITES4Sharks , advocating for Canadian Ministers @jonathanwnv & @cathmckennaottcen to switch their vote from โ€œNOโ€ to โ€œYESโ€ & standing up for the protection of endangered mako sharks. ๐Ÿ™Œ #CITESCoP18
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As @CITES shark agreement was being made we celebrated Rob Stewartโ€™s life with a ceremony on Necker and scattered his ashes into the ocean he loved
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Panamaโ€™s @CITES proposal seeks the listing in Appendix II of the whole requiem shark family. If adopted, it would help regulate the majority of the shark fin trade for the first time. Letโ€™s support this proposal and letโ€™s give sharks a chance! Video by @paulnicklen #CITESCoP19
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ITโ€™S OFFICIAL: West Papua Conservation Province's Legislation has been approved and signed! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ #ProvinsiKonservasi #ProtectWestPapua Join us as we continue #TurningTheTide for healthy and abundant oceans. ๐ŸŒŠ @bluespherefdn @shawnheinrichs @cmittermeier ๐Ÿ“ธs: @shawnheinrichs
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"Antarctica feeds my soul, senses, and camera more than any other place on Earth. It is all about the wildlife, the encounters, and the experiences. In 2006, a huge female leopard seal took me under her care for four days and constantly tried to feed me penguins." @PaulNicklen
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Dive in with us in "A Sea of Hope" for #WorldOceansDay and #AwakenNewDepths with our underwater world: @andymannphoto @paulnicklen @cmittermeier
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1 year
Next week, we join forces with @UNbiodiversity , as we take over their Instagram page and share our unique approach to our shared objective with their audiences. Join us for a look at SeaLegacyโ€™s methods and areas of activationโ€“ starting tomorrow! Photos by @cmittermeier #shark
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The time is now! Today is the FINAL DAY to sign the petition to stop the shark fin trade in Europe. Each name added encourages the EU to make a concrete legislative amendment and save our sharks: . @StopFinningEU Video by @shawnheinrichs #stopfinningeu
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10 months
Happy #InternationalWhaleSharkDay ! These stunning, slow-moving giants remind us how peaceful our natural world can be. A whale sharkโ€™s tranquil presence seems to slow down time and lure us into a state of aweโ€“ hanging onto the most gradual movements. ๐ŸŽฅ by @sheltondupreez
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3 years
Great hammerhead sharks are invaluable assets to the economy in The #Bahamas , one of the best places in the world to encounter these amazing prehistoric fish. Did you know that #shark #ecotourism there brings in more than $100 million USD every year? Photo by @mitty
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VICTORY: Norway's Labour Party, @Arbeiderpartiet , WILL support the permanent protection of #Lofoten , #Vester รฅlen and #Senja islands in northern #Norway from oil exploration. #Levehavet ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’ช @Folkeaksjonen , Friends of the Earth Norway, @aufnorge , @NaturogUngdom ๐Ÿ“ธ @CMittermeier
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Beneath the waves of Baja California Sur lives an enamoring variety of species. @BetaDiversidad proposes encircling the region in an enormous biosphere reserve called Dos Mares to protect Baja's biodiverse aquatic life. Learn more: ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen
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Over time, orca family units, or pods, formulated varying sects of orca culture. Pods even have distinct dialects from one anotherโ€“ demonstrating a type of accent from group to group. Video by @paulnicklen #ocean #orca #nature #conservation
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"A curtain of molten gold draped across the sky as we bobbed along the light chop of Norwayโ€™s coastal waters. With a powerful puff of salt spray, I watched this massive bull rise to the surface, his towering dorsal slicing the waves." Photo and words by @cmittermeier
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Because of the MPA conservation leaps achieved at @IMPAC5Canada , we are thrilled to attend @OurOceanPanama next week! Stay tuned! Video by @andymannphoto @ConservationOrg @BlueNatAlliance @pewtrusts @minderoo #ocean #conservation #30x30
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This week, Argentina and Chile accumulate support for a protected area shielding the Antarctica Peninsula, and especially its krillโ€“ a keystone species that feeds Antarctic ecosystems and beyond. Explore the region: . ๐ŸŽฅ by @andymannphoto and @paulnicklen
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I wonโ€™t lie, when we first saw the orcas moving at speed towards us I began to get just a bit nervous. They examined me closely. I could literally feel the echolocation in my bones. Were they considering me as prey or just some weird sea monkey with a camera? Photo @ABC4EXPLORE
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#Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to resume full scale commercial #whaling in 2019. This is madness - a barbaric move that could set species recovery back decades. Itโ€™s time for all of us to speak up and stop #cetacean hunting for good. #SaveOurWhales
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Happy International Polar Bear Day! As our team gears up for @OurOceanPanama , we hope to expand protections for key marine ecosystems that decarbonize the atmosphere and help all our ocean's wildlife thrive, including polar bears. Stay tuned for more! ๐ŸŽฅ by @PaulNicklen
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"I remember the moment 15 years ago when I first descended beneath the #ocean surface in #WestPapua . It was beyond anything I had ever seen. Underwater, there was an unfathomable diversity and abundance of life pouring forth from every crevice,โ€ @shawnheinrichs โœจ #onlyoneocean
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Ocas rely on their mothers to pass down dialects, hunting techniques, and other skills. The femalesโ€™ knowledge and guidance ensure the podโ€™s success. Photos by @paulnicklen #ocean #nature #orca
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How do we halt habitat loss, protect biodiversity, and recuperate biomass with a single action? By implementing marine protected areas (MPAs), officials limit human interference and allow ecosystems the room they need to recover. ๐Ÿ“ธ by @cmittemeier #ocean #nature #conservation
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In a peaceful Mexico morning, a large, docile whale shark swims toward the surface of crystal clear waters to feed. A globally endangered species, these gentle creatures play an important role in balancing - and bringing both serenity and beauty to the ecosystem.
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3 years
Today is #WorldSeaTurtleDay ! Sea turtles have been swimming in our oceans since the time of dinosaurs. They travel 1000's of kilometers of open ocean, migrating between foraging and nesting grounds. Amazingly, all female sea turtles return to nest on the beaches they hatched on.
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We are alarmed by the actions of @FAO at #CITESCOP19 . A @UN agency shouldn't lobby in favor of industrial fishing interests and misuse funds on materials that oppose proper management of marine biodiversity. We join our partners and urge the @UN to audit FAO's actions @CITES .
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2020 wasn't the year any of us anticipated, but it was a year worth celebrating in terms of conservation wins in West Papua! โ 
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Panama is stepping up to give sea turtles extended legal protectionsโ€“ entitling them to a pollution-free environment and safety from human-caused harm. ๐Ÿ“ธ by @cmittermeier #turtle #seaturtle #ocean #conservation
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#Climate conversations took center stage as our #ocean reached record-breaking temperatures, and now more than ever, people are stepping up to protect our planet. Sign up for our newsletter and stay up to date with our climate action: . ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen
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A major win for whales this morning at the International Whaling Commission meetings! Japanโ€™s proposal to return to commercial whaling was rejected and the results were clear with a 41 to 27 vote. Letโ€™s continue to stand up for the worldโ€™s largest mammals and keep #TurningTheTide
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Today, the Dominican Republic becomes the first Caribbean country to reach the 30x30 goal with their announcement of an expansion to the Marine Mammal Sanctuary of Silver and Navidad Banks and the creation of the Marine Sanctuary Orlando Jorge Mera! #ocean #protection
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Happy #SharkAwarenessDay ! โ€œIf youโ€™re in tune to the natural world, itโ€™s pretty clear that #sharks have certain behaviors that are undeniably charismatic. Itโ€™s powerful when they look at you โ€“ I feel like thereโ€™s a rudimentary understanding" - Andy Mann ๐Ÿ“ธ by @andymannphoto
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As we work to extend protections for our ocean, we help the ecological processes beneath the waves operate at their fullest potentialโ€“ mitigating the effects of climate change naturally. Photos by @cmittermeier #seal #polarbear #ocean #conservation
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We need your help! Please sign the #petition to stop the killing of #sharks in #CostaRica . Stand with us and let President @CarlosAlvQ know that exploitation of sharks as a commercial species is unacceptable! Photo by @shawnheinrichs #sharkweek #ocean
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Are you ready for adventure? Let humpback whales be your guide you through the depths of the sea in our new YouTube video: ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen #humpbackwhale #ocean #whale
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3 years
Last week @Panama achieved a major milestone in #oceanconservation . They announced the Cordillera de #Coiba marine protected area (MPA) will be tripled in size, with many thousands of square miles of irreplaceable ocean life being safeguarded as a result.
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Are you ready to shell-ebrate? Happy #WorldTurtleDay ! ๐Ÿ“ธ by @cmittermeier #turtle #seaturtle #ocean
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1 year
Did you know that orcas are actually a type of dolphin? On this #NationalDolphinDay , we knew the friendly and curious bottlenose dolphin would get their flowers. But we had to ensure that the easily-miscategorized orca got their moment to shine too! ๐Ÿ“ธ by @paulnicklen
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2 years
We're still waiting for the results from the dolphin hunt review by the Faroese government! "It was never our tradition to hunt dolphins. Why begin now?," shared Rannvรก Torfrรญรฐ Jรธrmundsson. Keep signing and continue sharing! @Avaaz @whalesorg #StopTheHunt
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3 years
Itโ€™s time to stop the needless slaughter of #dolphins , #whales , #seaturtles , and other marine wildlife by #driftnets off the coast of #California . Sign the petition to stop the deadly use of driftnets. Video by @PaulNicklen #deathnets #seaspiracy #oceans
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SeaLegacy
2 years
Have you met the underwater hero that swims across the open sea and interacts with its creatures? Dive into our latest episode to meet the freediver that is actively changing the narrative for sharks and his blue country: . ๐Ÿ“ธ @paulnicklen #TheBahamas
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SeaLegacy
3 years
Dipping below the surface into the inky dark water might seem intimidating, but night #diving opens the door to a whole new world. As the #reef transitions into darkness, many nocturnal #ocean animals that hide or rest during the day become more active. #Bahamas #OnlyOneOcean
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SeaLegacy
1 year
Below the waterโ€™s reflection of #Patagonia โ€™s signature chiseled peaks lies a treasure trove of biodiversity in the regionโ€™s kelp forests. This week, we explore what lies hidden within these abundant Chilean waters. ๐ŸŽฅ by @andymannphoto & Sam Kretchmar @missionblue #kelpforest
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Let the humpback whales of the world take the lead, explore their underwater kingdom, and feel what itโ€™s like to be one with the pod. Watch our new video here: ๐ŸŽฅ by @paulnicklen @cmittermeier @andymannphoto #ocean #humpbackwhale #whale
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1 year
Panama just announced the expansion of the Banco Volcรกn protected area. With this action, they protect more than 50% of their total marine area. Weโ€™re thrilled to partner with this ambitious #BlueLeader in the protection of our ocean. @BluNatAlliance @ConservationOrg #ocean
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1 year
Restoring our ocean's health requires a comprehensive and intricate approach. We use the scientifically engineered Rebuilding Marine Life Roadmap to guide our action and light the way to a biodiverse future for our ocean. Video by @paulnicklen @andymannphoto @cmittermeier
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1 year
The ecosystem landscape in the absence of the humpback #whale would be like attempting to paint a lake scene without the color blue. Vital and irreplaceable, whales fertilize our #ocean and ensure its survival. Learn more: . Video by @paulnicklen
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SeaLegacy
2 years
Sea turtles lie in the middle of the food chain, being both predator and prey. They excel in keeping jellyfish populations in check and stabilizing fish populations, while also being one the oceans' many fish taxis, providing refuge for aquatic hitchhikers. Video by @paulnicklen
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1 month
Watch humpback whales in action in our latest YouTube video, now streaming here: Video by @paulnicklen #ocean #nature #whale #humpbackwhale
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SeaLegacy
11 months
A #mangroveforest holds a stockpile of diverse life and is a hotspot for critical ecological processes. Today, we celebrate their productivity for @UNESCO 's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. ๐ŸŽฅ by @cmittermeier , @paulnicklen , @andymannphoto
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1 year
With their internal network of electroreceptors, called ampullae of Lorenzini, sharks have the ability to sense prey around them, even if their other senses are compromised. Video by @paulnicklen #shark #sharkweek #sharkdiving #sharks #sharkconservation #ocean #conservation
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SeaLegacy
3 years
Warning - graphic content. If this video breaks your heart too, sign the #petition to stop the killing of #sharks in #CostaRica . Retweet to help spread the word. . Video by @shawnheinrichs , @andymannphoto & @PaulNicklen .
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1 year
Celebrate #WorldAquaticAnimalDay with us and @CNN in their latest iteration of โ€œCall to Earth,โ€ featuring co-founders @cmittermeier and @paulnicklen . #Rolex #PerpetualPlanet #ClimateSolutions
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