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3 Things You Might Not Know About Saving the Ocean

Oceana brings you up to speed.

Blythe Copeland

By Blythe Copeland
Great Neck, NY, USA | Mon Aug 3, 2009 04:00 AM ET

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Think you're a healthy-ocean pro? You might have a handle on which species are endangered and why some kinds of sushi are better than others, but there's more to it than that: From the dangers of fisheries to how you can get involved with ocean conservation, these Oceana videos keep your water knowledge up-to-date. Watch them, learn from them, share them—and start making a difference today.

Fisheries on the Brink: Dr. Daniel Pauly from Oceana on Vimeo.


Fisheries have more of an impact on the ocean than you may realize; Dr. Daniel Pauly explains why.

Oceana | The Problem from Oceana on Vimeo.


See what's causing the illness of the ocean—and why numbers of swordfish, sharks, and tuna are all steadily decreasing.

Oceana | The Solution from Oceana on Vimeo.


The ocean, its eco-systems, and the fish that live there are in trouble. You can be part of the solution.


Like this article? Read more about water and ocean issues in our Blue August Feature.


Read more about Oceana and our other NGO partners.

More about saving the ocean:
9 Ways We Can Save the Ocean, and Save Ourselves
Save Our Oceans for World Water Day: 10 Ways
Book Review: 50 Ways to Save Our Oceans

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