Jessica McLean, Author at Oceana https://oceana.org We are Protecting the World's Oceans. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:42:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://oceana.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2021/05/cropped-cropped-Oceana_Icon_2Blue_RGB-01-32x32.png Jessica McLean, Author at Oceana https://oceana.org 32 32 Species Spotlight: Marbled Electric Ray https://oceana.org/blog/species-spotlight-marbled-electric-ray/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:06:00 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=42654 Marbled electric rays set themselves apart from more traditional rays that have venomous barbs or scales. These rays have a fascinating way of hunting prey or deflecting predators — by using specialized electric organs, they can deliver a shock of up to 200 volts. That’s enough electricity to start a dishwasher!    DISTRIBUTION This ray is ... Read more

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]]> Q&A with Dr. Heather J. Lynch: How Antarctic Penguins Reveal the Health of their Ecosystem https://oceana.org/blog/how-antarctic-penguins-reveal-the-health-of-their-ecosystem/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:59:01 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=42354 Oceana sat down with Dr. Heather J. Lynch to learn more about her work with Antarctic penguins and the important role they play in the Antarctic ecosystem. Dr. Lynch studies penguins and other Antarctic seabirds to understand and track how the broader Antarctic ecosystem is responding to the effects of climate change, fishing, and tourism.   ... Read more

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]]> The Power Beneath the Waves: Meet Oceana’s Staff  https://oceana.org/blog/the-power-beneath-the-waves-meet-oceanas-staff/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:32:05 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=42235 This month, we’re celebrating Oceana’s birthday— more than 20 years of fighting for our oceans and winning.  With over 325 victories, we’ve helped protect threatened marine life, pushed back against dangerous offshore drilling, taken on plastic pollution, and so much more. None of this would be possible without the passionate and committed team behind the ... Read more

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]]> A Story of Resilience: The Green Sea Turtle https://oceana.org/blog/a-story-of-resilience-the-green-sea-turtle/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:38:35 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=42048 Picture this: A starry moonlit night filled with nothing but the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore.   But under the cover of night, a quiet liveliness unfolds as female turtles come ashore to lay over 100 eggs then slip back to sea as quietly as they arrived.   For the green sea turtle ... Read more

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]]> Love Under the Sea: A Sustainable Seafood Date Night https://oceana.org/blog/a-sustainable-seafood-date-night/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:13:33 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=41264 Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love for your partner, but our oceans and the planet need love too! So why not dive into a romantic evening with a sustainable seafood dinner at home? Not only will you impress your significant other with your command of the kitchen, but you’ll also show some love to ... Read more

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]]> Species Spotlight: Humpback Whales https://oceana.org/blog/species-spotlight-humpback-whales/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:26:28 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=41256 Humpback whales are one of the ocean’s most iconic and captivating creatures in the world. Known for their acrobatic displays and hauntingly melodic songs, these whales are also symbols of resilience and hope.   A BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF HUMBPACK WHALES The humpback whale, named for the distinctive hump on its back, can grow up to ... Read more

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]]> 5 Reasons to Protect Our Oceans https://oceana.org/blog/5-reasons-to-protect-our-oceans/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:47:21 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=41212 Over 3.7 billion years ago, life on Earth was born in the oceans. Since then, their size and composition, as well as the organisms living in them, have continued to change and evolve.  Within their expanse lies a world of wonders — coral forests, mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and even deserts. From tiny bacteria and algae ... Read more

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]]> 2024: A Year in Review https://oceana.org/blog/2024-a-year-in-review/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:19:00 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=41022 As the sun sets on 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the moments that defined the last year. From celebrating victories and milestones to unexpected challenges, this year for Oceana has been filled with growth and gratitude. Join us as we look back at the highlights from 2024 and look ahead to what’s ... Read more

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]]> 5 Reasons To Be Thankful For The Oceans https://oceana.org/blog/5-reasons-to-be-thankful-for-the-oceans/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:53:00 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=40797 From the air we breathe, to the fish that nourish us, and the extraordinary creatures that inspire us, our oceans give us so much to be thankful for.   As the season of gratitude begins, here are our top 5 reasons to be thankful for the oceans.   5 REASONS TO BE THANKFUL FOR THE ... Read more

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]]> Give Back to the Oceans: Protecting Vulnerable Species This GivingTuesday https://oceana.org/blog/protecting-vulnerable-species-this-givingtuesday/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:33:56 +0000 https://oceana.org/?p=40728 Vast and teeming with life, our oceans are a place of wonder, mystery, and unique wildlife. From playful sea otters to the melodic songs of whales, ocean species captivate us at every turn.   But there’s so much more than meets the eye beneath the waves with each species playing a role in balancing delicate ecosystems. ... Read more

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