May 26, 2021 · Our ocean, coasts, and estuaries are home to diverse living things. These organisms take many forms, from the tiniest single-celled plankton to the largest animal on …

Marine Life Education Marine Life Education Fisheries and seafood Seafood plays an essential role in feeding the world’s growing population. Healthy fish populations lead to healthy oceans …

Sep 25, 2025 · The Northwest Hawaiian Island coral reefs, which are part of the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Monument, provide an example of the diversity of life …

Sep 30, 2025 · Marine mammals are found in marine ecosystems around the globe. They are a diverse group of mammals with unique physical adaptations that allow them to thrive in the …

Jul 15, 2025 · Estuaries filter out sediments and pollutants from rivers and streams before they flow into the ocean, providing cleaner waters for humans and marine life. However, coastal …

Sep 25, 2025 · Marine debris Marine debris is a persistent pollution problem that reaches throughout the entire ocean and Great Lakes. Our ocean and waterways are polluted with a …

Feb 25, 2025 · Sea turtles breathe air, like all reptiles, and have streamlined bodies with large flippers. They are well adapted to life in the ocean and inhabit tropical and subtropical ocean …

Feb 27, 2025 · Topic: Marine life This page lists all NOAA.gov content that has been tagged "marine life."

Feb 25, 2025 · Oil is an ancient fossil fuel that we use to heat our homes, generate electricity, and power large sectors of our economy. But when oil accidentally spills into the ocean, it can …

Jul 31, 2025 · NOAA-supported scientists announced today that this year’s Gulf of America “dead zone” — an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life — is approximately 4,402 …