Sonia Kwami was appointed as Oceana’s new leader in Ghana in March 2026. She is an experienced campaigner, movement builder, and development leader with over 22 years of experience advancing social, ...

Forced labor in the commercial fishing industry Rizky Oktaviana was working as a waiter at a Japanese restaurant in Jakarta ...

Ellen is a senior leader with two decades of experience spanning cultural institutions, international organizations, and higher education. She has worked at the intersection of development strategy, ...

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Do you have a strong interest in innovative fishing gear? Join a dedicated team of professionals who are working ...

Oceana press releases share updates on our campaigns and mission to protect and restore the world’s oceans. They include explanations of the issues that our oceans face, our work to solve those issues ...

Seafood fraud is the practice of misleading consumers about their seafood in order to increase profits. Along with ripping off shoppers, these actions can have negative impacts on marine conservation ...

The leafy seadragon lives in shallow, clear waters off the southern coast of Australia. They average around 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) in length, but some individuals can grow up to 50 centimeters ...

The vampire squid is a small, deep-sea cephalopod that grows to about 21 centimeters (8.3 inches) long. Its name comes from its dark coloration and the webbing that stretches between its arms, which ...

With a body spanning up to 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) long, the Caribbean reef octopus is relatively small compared to some of its relatives. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in brilliance!

Threespot damselfish are found in the western Atlantic Ocean and in the Caribbean. They are a common fish in this area, making their homes in coral reefs and inside of caves during the night. When ...

Do you want to turn ocean stories into videos that inspire people to act? Oceana is seeking a video production fellow to help bring its mission to life across digital platforms, with an emphasis on ...

In Senegal, sardinella is dinner. In Peru, anchoveta underpins one of the world’s most productive marine ecosystems. In the Philippines, sardines are a staple food passed down through generations.