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@OurOcean
Celebrating more than 50 years of creating evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. Founded in 1972. 🐠
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  • @OurOcean
    Ocean Conservancy
    @OurOcean
    Aug 29
    Did you know horseshoe crabs are basically living fossils? 😮 The oldest known species was discovered in 2008 and is estimated to be nearly 450 million years old. Their physiology has remained largely unchanged over time. Ancient *and* awesome, if you ask us! 🌊
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  • @OurOcean
    Ocean Conservancy
    @OurOcean
    Aug 25
    No matter where we live, many of us rely on global shipping for everyday products. And while shipping plays a large role in the U.S. economy … it also plays a large role in exacerbating climate change. 🚢 💨 bit.ly/3SwAMxr
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  • @OurOcean
    Ocean Conservancy
    @OurOcean
    Aug 24
    Did you know? 🌿 Manatees can weigh up to around 1,200 pounds and eat about 10% of their body weight in seagrass and mangrove leaves every day! Learn all about these gentle giants and how you can help us protect the vulnerable habitats they depend on: bit.ly/4xouOgY
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  • @OurOcean
    Ocean Conservancy
    @OurOcean
    Aug 22
    Though cone snail shells are often colorful and intricately patterned, that is *not* an invitation to be touched or picked up! ⚠️ These are actually some of the most venomous animals in the world, so you can look ... but DON'T touch! ✋ Learn more (from a distance):
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  • @OurOcean
    Ocean Conservancy
    @OurOcean
    Aug 18
    If you ask people which American states depend on the ocean, Kansas probably wouldn't top the list. No beaches, no ports, no salt air. But the ocean does not stop mattering at the shoreline. Learn how the Sunflower State reveals why our ocean matters far beyond the coast:
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    What Kansas Can Teach Us About NOAA
    From oceanconservancy.org
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