Free the Ocean Blog

Stories and images celebrating the ocean

Champion Surf Dogs
Competitive dog surfing began in California in 2006 and has grown to competitions held around the world… in California, Texas,
14-01-2022
Amazing Japanese Artist Hand Cuts 3-Dimensional Octopus from a Single Sheet of Paper
Rendered by hand and as delicate as fine lace, this Japanese artist’s paper-cut art is winning people over with its
30-12-2021
Bengal Tigers in the Sundarbans
Bengal Tigers are known to be the best swimmers in the cat world. Find out more about these uniquely adapted
20-12-2021
8 of Our Favorite Penguin Images
There’s no denying penguins are one of the more adorable species out there! Check out eight of our favorite pictures
09-12-2021
Amazing Bioluminescent Organisms
Bioluminescence is the natural emission of light by living organisms - a result of a chemical reaction that takes place
09-12-2021
The Magnificent Sperm Whale
Sperm whales are the largest toothed predator, but they don't even use them for eating! Find out more about these
09-12-2021
A Trio of Lifeguard Dogs Rescue 14 People Swept Out to Sea Off an Italian Beach
Eight children between the ages of 6 and 12 were among those swept out to sea in Sperlonga, Italy, and
06-12-2021
3 Fish Named After Land Animals
These three fish are all named after land animals - do you see any resemblance? Check out the butterflyfish, spiny
18-11-2021
The Great Albatross
Albatrosses have an 11-foot wingspan, the largest of any living bird. See for yourself how incredible these birds are in
16-11-2021
Camouflaging Spider Crabs
This crab species camouflage their shells with sponge, algae & even stinging anemones! Check out these incredible images of camouflaging
16-11-2021