Oceana Ranger Expedition 2011: Heading Toward Seamounts

For two months, the expedition will travel through the western Mediterranean and the Atlantic to study and canyons, environments rich in biodiversity but relatively unexplored due to their depth and complex terrains. In this new expedition, Oceana will collaborate with the Portuguese Government and the country’s scientific community on the exploration of the Gorringe Bank, … Read more

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Seahorses: a race against habitat destruction

Of all the strange creatures that inhabit our oceans, seahorses are one of the most unique and mysterious. These tiny fish are among the few kinds that swim upright, winding their curly tails around plants to help anchor them against the current. Instead of scales, they have bony plates under their skin, and use their … Read more