You're eating plastic every day. According to a new study, the average American consumes 70,000 microplastic particles EVERY YEAR. Now more than ever, we must #BreakFreeFromPlastic: bit.ly/2Ysl8lD

Of all the plastic ever produced in the world, roughly 100,000 pounds of it ends up in our oceans EVERY 3 MINUTES. That's a lot of plastic! It's time to #BreakFreeFromPlastic before it consumes our seas: bit.ly/301xZM5 #PlasticFreeJuly

The oceans are haunted by ghost gear: lost or abandoned fishing gear that can ensnare unsuspecting animals. Oceana promotes responsible fishing, which includes getting ghost gear out of our oceans. Learn more: bit.ly/2RKtna7

Elephant seals shed their coats so quickly, the event is called a "catastrophic molt!"

Have you heard of bioplastics? They're marketed as eco-friendly products, but don't be fooled by the green leaf. It's time to #BreakFreeFromPlastic - that includes all types of plastic: bit.ly/2YgF4aN

According to a new study, the average American consumes 70,000 microplastic particles EVERY YEAR. It's time to #BreakFreeFromPlastic for marine life, and also our own health: bit.ly/2XcObgj

Just how much plastic has ever been produced? A staggering 18.2 TRILLION pounds. That's the equivalent of producing 42,848 African elephants' worth of plastic EVERY DAY. bit.ly/31PkIHY

Endangered sperm whales are dying in mile-long drift gillnets. These nets kill more marine mammals than ALL observed U.S. West Coast Fisheries combined. Become an Oceana member to help continue our work to phase out deadly drift gillnets. bit.ly/2MZifat

It's #CephalopodWeek! But do you know what a cephalopod is?

Let's work together to stop plastic pollution from entering our oceans. Add your name to join a growing movement of individuals and organizations pledging to #BreakFreeFromPlastic and demanding corporations offer plastic-free alternatives: bit.ly/2xdscqk

There is no place for the shark fin trade in the U.S. Tell Congress to pass a #FinBanNow: bit.ly/2KAjxa0

It's #CephalopodWeek! Meet the deadliest of all cephalopods: the blue-ringed octopus. bit.ly/31VKkDg

#VICTORY: U.S. House of Representatives voted to reinstate a moratorium on offshore drilling in the Atlantic, Pacific and Eastern Gulf. Read more: bit.ly/2WZV1FR

Sperm whales are getting entangled in mile-long drift gillnets and DROWNING as they try to break free. You can help! Become an Oceana member to help get deadly drift gillnets out of the waters and save whales. bit.ly/2WRBtyv

Victory for sharks! Canada has banned the import and export of shark fins! After an outpouring of support from more than 300,000 people on @OceanaCAN’s petition, Canada’s role in the cruel shark fin trade has finally ended. #FinBanNow

Congratulations Canada, you have a new #FisheriesAct! Join @OceanaCAN in celebrating this victory for Canada’s wild fish populations and the health of the oceans.

Southern Resident orcas are on the brink of extinction, but you can help. Become and Oceana member to help #StopExtinction and save starving orcas: bit.ly/2RnE16F

Many U.S. cities aren't accepting certain recyclables anymore. Is your city one of them? Recycling isn't the answer to our plastics problem. It's time to #BreakFreeFromPlastic once and for all: bit.ly/2XIo0Kz

Happy #WorldOceansDay! You can make an IMMEDIATE positive impact, and #TogetherWeCan🌊 protect and restore the world's oceans: bit.ly/2Z8TFFl