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Manatees are dying in alarming numbers, and we need you to speak up to urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to protect them. This past winter, more tha...n 570 manatees perished in Florida, one of the deadliest winters on record for threatened manatees. Their habitat and food sources are being destroyed, and many of the dead animals that washed up on beaches in Florida showed signs of starvation. Will you add your voice to our petition urging the FWS to protect and restore manatee habitat? Sign now - this could be our last chance to protect manatees before they are once again in danger of extinction. See more

Another stunning photo from the insanely talented Steven Kovacs Nature Photography of a juvenile Sharpear Enope Squid (Ancistrocheirus lesueurii). Despite being only about 1.5 inches long, this little squishy was quite camera friendly and struck a magnificent pose for the gram!

New fishing gear used by snapper and grouper fishers in Saleh Bay, help to catch fish of a suitable size, leaving behind fish eggs and small fish that are still... growing. Fishing locations are also being restricted, allowing fish populations to grow. These changes have resulted from a new government regulation and the Sustainable Snapper Grouper Fisheries Committee. NGOs like the MSC have also played a part, advising fishers on sustainable practices that will benefit their fisheries in the long-term. Saleh Bay is beautiful, the fish are plentiful. Let’s preserve it, as recommended by the Government and the Sustainable Snapper Grouper Fisheries Committee. The reefs of Saleh Bay are lovely, so let’s keep them that way, my friends. Don’t let anyone ruin it says local fisherman Rahmatullah. According to the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) Republic of Indonesia, snapper and grouper have significant economic value and are the backbone of the local communities' economy. It is therefore vital for both ocean health and livelihoods, that these fish are sustainably caught: https://bit.ly/3gk6oPM #Indonesia #Fisheries #SustainableFishing #Seafood Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan RI

My epic encounter with a wild dolphin! This young male is part of a small pod that was following our boat as we were heading for the dive site. I was first in t...he water and spent the whole dive interacting with this guy. Still one of the most memorable dives of my life! Dive site; Twin Peaks, San Salvador, Bahamas.

How can you be part of the United Nations #OceanDecade? One way is to switch to sustainable food products. This #WorldEnvironmentDay discover more about #Susta...inableSeafood and how you can be sure what you are buying is truly sustainable: https://bit.ly/2ONk9Nb #GenerationRestoration

The blue glowing Coconut Octopus Photograph by Mario Neumann (scuba.hamburg on Flickr)

This Humpback Whale became entangled in a web of crab traps and lines. Weighted down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused made it a struggle to stay afloa...t, with hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around the body, tail, torso and a line tugging in the mouth. A fisherman spotted the Whale just east of the Faralon Islands (outside the Golden Gate) and radioed for help. Within a few hours, the rescue team arrived and determined that the only way to save the Whale was to dive in and untangle the lines and ropes, a dangerous proposition as one slap of the tail could kill a rescuer. They worked for hours with curved knives and eventually freed the Whale which proceeded to swam in what seemed like joyous circles. A highly rewarding experience for all the rescuers and an illustration of the hazards we humans have created in our oceans.

Climate change is impacting fishand fisheries need to be ready for changes to come. Tell Congress we must increase funding for NOAA to find ways to keep fish populations healthy.