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The ocean is the largest ecosystem on Earth, it is the planet’s life support system. Oceans generate half of the oxygen we breathe and, at any given moment, they contain more than 97% of the world’s water. Oceans provide at least a sixth of the animal protein people eat. Living oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reduce climate change impacts. The diversity and productivity of the world’s oceans is a vital interest for humankind. Our security, our economy, our very survival all require healthy oceans.⠀ ⠀ For more information on how to get involved in Marine Conservation follow the link in our bio 🐳⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #volunteer #oceanconservation #ocean #sea #saveourseas #marineconservation #nature #savetheocean #underwater #conservation #plasticpollution #saveouroceans #oceanlife #diving #marinelife #wildlife #underwaterphotography #sealife #plasticocean #plasticfree #scubadiving #mondayinspiration #ecofriendly #oceanlovers

For more information about whales and dolphins, check out our website - link in bio 🐳⠀ ⠀⠀ #whalequiz #oceanconservation #ocean #sea #saveourseas #marineconservation #nature #savetheocean #underwater #conservation #plasticpollution #saveouroceans #oceanlife #diving #marinelife #wildlife #underwaterphotography #sealife #plasticocean #plasticfree #scubadiving #mondayinspiration #ecofriendly #oceanlovers

Wednesday Whale Facts: Short-finned Pilot Whales⠀ ⠀ - Scientific Name: Globicephala macrorhynchus⠀ - Other Name: Blackfish⠀ - Distinguishing Features: Large dark-colored dolphin with lighter chin patch and back-sweeping dorsal fin⠀ - Average Size: 5.5 to 6.5 m (female); 6.5 to 7.5 m (male)⠀ - Diet: Carnivorous, feeding mainly on squid⠀ - Life Span: 60 years (female); 45 years (male)⠀ - Habitat: Oceans worldwide⠀ - Conservation Status: Least Concern⠀ - Kingdom: Animalia⠀ - Phylum: Chordata⠀ - Class: Mammalia⠀ - Order: Artiodactyla⠀ - Infraorder: Cetacea⠀ - Family: Delphinidae⠀ - Fun Fact: Short-finned pilot whales are among the few mammalian species that go through menopause.⠀ ⠀ To see these amazing mammals up close, come to our Tenerife Whale and Dolphin Project. To volunteer follow the link in the bio 🐳⠀ ⠀ #wednesdaywhalefacts #oceanconservation #ocean #sea #saveourseas #marineconservation #nature #savetheocean #underwater #conservation #plasticpollution #saveouroceans #oceanlife #diving #marinelife #wildlife #underwaterphotography #sealife #plasticocean #plasticfree #scubadiving #mondayinspiration #ecofriendly #oceanlovers

While you make a contribution towards conservation, with AWDF you also gain new skills and a once in a lifetime conservation experience. Our volunteers come from all different backgrounds but they always work hard to ensure that all data collected and all research undertaken is reliable. It is only when we know more about a certain species that we learn how to truly protect it. ⠀ ⠀ This is the Research Room in Arona, Tenerife. Our volunteers meet here every evening to upload their data and talk about the interactions they have had with whales and dolphins that day. It’s always a very exciting time!! ⠀ ⠀⠀ #research #whales #awdf #volunteer #travel #fairearth #oceanconservation #ocean #sea #saveourseas #marineconservation #nature #savetheocean #underwater #conservation #plasticpollution #saveouroceans #oceanlife #diving #marinelife #wildlife #underwaterphotography #sealife #plasticocean #plasticfree #scubadiving #mondayinspiration #ecofriendly #oceanlovers

“The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat."⠀ - Jacques Cousteau, Oceanographer⠀ ⠀ #jaquescousteau #whales #awdf #volunteer #travel #fairearth #oceanconservation #ocean #sea #saveourseas #marineconservation #nature #savetheocean #underwater #conservation #plasticpollution #saveouroceans #oceanlife #diving #marinelife #wildlife #underwaterphotography #sealife #plasticocean #plasticfree #scubadiving #mondayinspiration #ecofriendly #oceanlovers

Everyday is different here in Tenerife, but what we can guarantee are incredible research opportunities, a great chance to learn the practical skills of conservation, being up close and personal to some of the most amazing creatures on the planet, plenty of sunshine and friends for life. ⠀ ⠀ Head to our website for more information on how you can become a part of the AWDF volunteer family! Link in bio 🐳 ⠀ #tenerife #whales #awdf #volunteer #travel #fairearth #oceanconservation #ocean #sea #saveourseas #marineconservation #nature #savetheocean #underwater #conservation #plasticpollution #saveouroceans #oceanlife #diving #marinelife #wildlife #underwaterphotography #sealife #plasticocean #plasticfree #scubadiving #marinebiology #adventure #ecofriendly #oceanlovers

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