Corinne Leard, Author at Oceana https://oceana.org We are Protecting the World's Oceans. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:53:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://oceana.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2021/05/cropped-cropped-Oceana_Icon_2Blue_RGB-01-32x32.png Corinne Leard, Author at Oceana https://oceana.org 32 32 Species Spotlight: West Indian Manatee https://oceana.org/blog/species-spotlight-west-indian-manatee/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:53:49 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=43172 It might be hard to imagine, but manatees are believed to have inspired sailors’ tales of mermaids and sirens. These gentle giants are far from mythical, but just as captivating.  A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO WEST INDIAN MANATEES West Indian manatees are also known as sea cows – for good reason! These slow-moving herbivores eat mostly ... Read more

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]]> A New Manta in the Atlantic: Meet Mobula yarae  https://oceana.org/blog/a-new-manta-in-the-atlantic-meet-mobula-yarae/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:39:47 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=42296 The ocean holds many secrets — and sometimes it takes decades to uncover them. Marine scientists have now officially recognized a new manta ray species, Mobula yarae, found only in Atlantic waters. It is now the third recognized species of manta ray. Researchers had suspected it existed for over 15 years, and now, after years ... Read more

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]]> Ocean Romantics: Heartwarming Partnerships Beneath the Waves https://oceana.org/blog/ocean-romantics-heartwarming-partnerships-beneath-the-waves/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:38:54 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=42158 Love is in the ocean air…or should we say, water? Many marine animals have their own unique ways of showing affection, from penguins that woo with pebbles to seahorses that sway with their mates. Dive in and discover these heartwarming partnerships beneath the waves.  A PASSION FOR PEBBLES Gentoo penguins bond over pebbles—and it all ... Read more

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]]> Sharks Have a Sixth Sense—and It’s Electrifying https://oceana.org/blog/sharks-have-a-sixth-sense-and-its-electrifying/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:14:35 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=42128 Sharks don’t just rule the ocean with speed and strength—they also come equipped with an incredible hidden ability: a sixth sense that helps them detect electromagnetic fields in water.  This built-in superpower is thanks to tiny gel-filled canals on their snouts called ampullae of Lorenzini. These special organs can detect the faint electric fields produced ... Read more

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]]> Right Whales Could Live 130 Years, If We Let Them  https://oceana.org/blog/right-whales-could-live-130-years-if-we-let-them/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:13:39 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=41273 Scientists have long known that some large whale species can live exceptionally long lives. Bowhead whales, for example, are believed to reach over 200 years old! But a recent study suggests that living for centuries may be more common among some large whales than previously believed. Research now shows that both North Atlantic right whales ... Read more

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]]> Celebrate With Care: Tips for a Sustainable Holiday Season  https://oceana.org/blog/celebrate-with-care-tips-for-a-sustainable-holiday-season/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:48:33 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=40680 The holiday season is often filled with excitement, joy, and the spirit of giving. But in all the enthusiasm, the amount of waste created and its impact on the environment is often overlooked. Here are some tips for a sustainable holiday season to make this the most wonderful time of the year for both the ... Read more

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]]> 5 Eerie Ocean Animals  https://oceana.org/blog/5-eerie-ocean-animals/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:36:16 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=40383 As Halloween approaches, spooky creatures come to mind — ghouls, ghosts, and goblins. But what if we told you that some of the most eerie animals live deep beneath the waves? Here are five ocean animals that are always Halloween ready!  VAMPIRE SQUID Vampire squids are found deep in the ocean, below where sunlight reaches. ... Read more

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]]> 7 Misconceptions About Sharks https://oceana.org/blog/7-misconceptions-about-sharks/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:20:30 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=39144 Truth: Some of the biggest sharks in the world, like whale sharks and basking sharks, are actually filter feeders that eat mostly plankton and other tiny organisms. Truth: Some sharks do need to swim almost constantly, since water flowing over their gills is how they “breathe,” but not all! Sharks like nurse sharks can open ... Read more

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]]> Five Ways Illegal Wildlife Trade Endangers Our Oceans  https://oceana.org/blog/five-ways-illegal-wildlife-trade-endangers-our-oceans/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:04:25 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=30222 Illegal wildlife trade threatens thousands of species, including mammals, birds, fish, and even plants. These species are harvested and sold for a variety of purposes — food, traditional medicine, ornamental plants, and exotic pets, to name a few. The impact of illegal wildlife trade reaches as far as the oceans, where marine animals and their ... Read more

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