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Mother Ocean Blue CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION
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MotherOceanBlue provides educational services around the broad topic of ocean conservation and climate change. This information is available in a number of formats:
an assembly
after school club
talks in an informal or formal setting
in part/add-on module for school activities

These formats can be designed to support timetabled lessons, for example; the sciences, DT, Geography, PSHE. We also provide workshops for students and adults
Speaking events for companies and organisations

24/08/2026

LOOK DON’T TOUCH
That’s a rule for every scuba diver and snorkeler but what about the wildlife?! This cheeky, and rather inquisitive, s***m whale calf took quite an interest in Maxwells camera… what would you do?!

commented on the s***m whale clicks and that he, “could feel them pulse through my body.” One free diver experienced paralysis of the hand for 4 hours and other researchers explained how their bodies started to heat up after being pelleted by the sound energy from these intense clicks.

To make its clicking sounds, a s***m whale forces air through it’s right nasal passage to the front of the head where a pair of clappers called “monkey lips”, clap shut. The resulting click! bounces off air-filled sacs capable of reflecting sound. S***m whales clicks have been measured at 236 decibels. It is thought that s***m whales are able to communicate with each other from opposite sides of the planet.

Imagine finding yourself in the mouth of a s***m whale… definitely not on my bucket list! This curious young whale was fascinated by me and my camera, using its clicks for echolocation, I could feel them pulse through my body. While I never condone touching wildlife, nature can be surprising. In that moment, I had to gently push away to swim safely and signal for my boat team

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31/07/2026

WINGHEAD SHARK - FAST AND FURIOUS
We share this truly unbelievable footage: possibly the first ever recorded of a Winghead Shark hunting in the wild, captured by wildlife filmmaker Oliver Scheele.

This is not your typical hammerhead! Winghead sharks (Eusphyra blochii) have the widest head, “cephalofoil”, relative to body size of any hammerhead. They’re cryptic, rarely seen, often living in murky coastal waters, and listed as Endangered globally by the IUCN.

Oliver knew this moment was special, I am beyond words in how privileged I feel to be able to capture such an amazing event.”

He was saddened to learn drumlines around the island have killed winghead sharks, despite them posing no threat to humans.

We hope footage like this draws attention to lesser-known wildlife like the winghead shark, and the protection they need.

Video by

27/07/2026

SICK OF PLASTIC
Every now and then the gills of Manta ray will get clogged-up. Mantas are filter feeders swimming with mouths open scooping up tiny organisms like copepods, mysid shrimp, crab larva, mollusk larvae and fish eggs. As filter feeders they often inadvertently take in unwanted items including pieces of plastic.

Thankfully, they are able to dislodge trapped food by “coughing” or “vomiting”.

Interestingly, the vomit becomes a surprise treat for surrounding fish!

Snorkelers and divers aren’t the only ones getting sea sick at Nusa Penida! Don’t forget to take your seasick pill!🐟🤿

21/07/2026

£1M FOR SHARK SURVIVAL
Nearly £1m has been awarded to study three of England’s most threatened shark species - the blue shark, porbeagle and tope.

Led by Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme, the project will use electronic tagging to map migration routes and key habitats, plus ultrasound scanning to identify pregnant females and locate pupping and nursery grounds.

What makes this project stand out is the partnership with anglers themselves. Working with hubs in Looe, Falmouth and Brightlingsea, researchers will combine catch records and structured interviews with at least 45 anglers to build “the most complete picture yet” of shark distribution around our coasts.

As Dr Matthew Witt (University of Exeter) put it: coastal and open ocean sharks are among the most threatened animal groups, yet hold huge ecological, cultural and economic value. Dr Bryce Stewart of the Marine Biological Association added that vulnerable shark species live in English waters, but major gaps remain in what we know about where they are and how many there are left.

The findings will feed into England’s Red List assessments and new guidance to help anglers improve survival rates for released sharks.

Huge respect to the team behind this: Natural England, University of Exeter, the Marine Biological Association, the Angling Trust and the Pat Smith Database - proper collaborative science in action. 🌊

Image & video credit : Blue Sharks off the coast of UK

17/07/2026

TEAM SHARK or TEAM OCTOPUS? 🦈 v 🐙
As you all seemed to like/be triggered by the last shark munching video, we thought we’d add this epic battle to the mix… two species, both fighting for survival, both equipped with natures backbone and fortitude!

🎥: aka Sam Omar, said - literally one of the craziest things I’ve seen in the ocean - and in my life. I believe the octopus survived the “encounter” which just goes to show: Even when things look grim, don’t give up...
bonus question: what is that garabaldi doing at the end???

16/05/2026

SNACKCIDENT…‼️
The frogfish is an eating machine! Its mouth cavity can grow up to 12 times its size, enabling it to ingest bigger/longer prey. On this occasion the maths might not have quite worked out!

Video courtesy of Frog fish thought he was the throat goat!
Bali

11/03/2026

JOY IN MOTION
This footage made us so happy we had to share it. Hope it gives you the same feeling.
Pure. Basic. Simple. Joy.

It’s not AI, it’s not sped up, it’s the real power of humpback whales.

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26/02/2026

BABY TURTLE V CRAB
We’ve seen this post by wildlife photographer, Mark Smith, get all sorts of comments about how he should have helped the turtle etc. Reasoned arguments around an endangered turtle versus a common crab or some simply demonising the crab and Mr Smith!

It’s important to remember, turtles are endangered because of human activities - and they’re not the only ones! Please refer to the

So, with that in mind, what would you do? Comment below and let us know.

📷 .smith.photography : this was so hard to watch! The turtle did survive though

25/02/2026

SQUID WARD HO!⁠
S***m whales dive to depths of more than 2km (1.4 miles) to catch one of their favourite foods: giant squid.⁠
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S***m whales diet consists of squid, sharks, shrimp, and other fish. Squid is by far the most important for s***m whales and makes up the majority of their diet. Marine scientists have also found colonial tunicates, jelly-fishes, sponges, starfish, sea cucumbers, and gorgonians in s***m whale stomachs.⁠
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S***m whales are constantly eating and can eat about 3% of their body weight every day, amounting to a whopping 900kg (almost 2,000 pounds). ⁠
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As they are so large, it is not uncommon for s***m whales to accidentally swallow other things while eating their intended take. We reported disturbing news in January of a 60-ton s***m whale discovered washed up in Kauai, Hawaii. Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Health and Stranding Lab found; at least six hagfish traps, significant amounts and types of fishing net, at least two types of plastic bags, a light protector, fishing line and a float from a net. They concluded that there was a substantial enough volume of foreign objects to cause a blockage in the digestive system of the whale leading to it’s death.⁠
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Killer whales, also feed on fish and squid. This means that s***m whales and orcas are in competition for food sources. Adult male s***m whales will occasionally attack orcas competing for food.⁠
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Thanks to .discovery.mauritius ⁠
Pods of s***m whale come up from hunting ⁠
Their main food are the giant calamari ⁠
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25/02/2026

WORLD OCEAN DAY 2022
The theme for World Ocean Day 2022 is “Revitalisation: Collective Action for the Ocean”.

We need to stop harming the ocean while working on actions required to restore our oceans for a return to the natural balanced state they once were.

The health of our ocean is at a tipping point and as a result, the well-being of all that depend on it will be challenged.

World Oceans Day 2022 is being hosted by the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs, with the generous contribution of Oceanic Global, which is made possible by La Mer — to shed light on the communities, ideas, and solutions that are working together to protect and revitalize the ocean and everything it sustains.

To watch live today use the link in our story.

https://unworldoceansday.org/un-world-oceans-day-2022/

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