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Remoras hitchhiking on the tail of a whale shark. But these fish aren’t just mooching a ride from their shark chauffeur—the pair shares a mutually beneficial relationship. Whale sharks have potentially dangerous parasites removed while remoras get free meals, protection from predators and higher chances of meeting mates. Shot on @reddigitalcinema for @onlyone #shark #whaleshark #ocean #giant

Highly evolved apex predator.🦈 Such stunning creatures… #sharkweek #greatwhite #shark #mexico

No matter if you are an EU citizen or not, sharks and oceans need us before Monday's @europeanparliament public hearing in Brussels to end the shark fin trade! 🦈🇪🇺 Here's how to help:⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ SCREENSHOT - any post in this carousel or come up with your own shot. Post it and... ⁠ ⁠ 2️⃣ TAG - official accounts @virginijussinkevicius @verajourova @pierrekarleskind @Marian -JeanMarinescu @yanatoom under this post with the hashtag #FinBanNow⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ WRITE - this as your caption, a comment under all of their latest posts and via DMs: @virginijussinkevicius @verajourova @pierrekarleskind @MarianJeanMarinescu @yanatoom The EU supplies 45% of shark fins imported by the main Asian markets. It is time to act for the protection of the oceans and sharks, rather than being a major player in their extinction. +1.1M Europeans are counting on you!🦈🇪🇺 #FinBanNow⁠ ⁠ 4️⃣ SHARE - this post around you to spread the message and follow @sharkallies @stopfinningeu for more updates. Thank you for speaking up for sharks!⁠ ⁠ #stopfinningeu #finbannow #europeancommission #europeanparliament #sharkactivism #stopfinningeu #stopfinning #ocean #sharks #sharkconservation

Over 11,000 sharks killed every hour. Up to 100 million each year. 💔🦈 As regulators of the sea, an abundance of sharks in a concentrated area usually indicates that things are working as they should be. But when you start removing these apex predators, this can lead to an imbalance in that ecosystem — everything below them will go into disarray. #realitycheck #savesharks #worthmorealive

🤯🐋 Blue whale, the largest creature the world has ever known. Shot on @djiglobal for @onlyone

This penguin is dancing to remind us how precious life is in Antarctica and how urgent it is that we act to address the climate crisis before they lose their home. 🐧🤍

Among the hammerhead sharks, scalloped hammerheads have undergone the steepest population declines worldwide. Due to their high susceptibility to exploitation, the species is now classified as ‘critically endangered’, the most threatened category listed by the @redlistofecosystems . #worthmorealive #savesharks

Sharks are some the most charismatic and captivating of all the creatures in the oceans. Ever since I was a small child growing up along the wild coast in Durban, South Africa, I’ve been fascinated by them. People only protect what they love and so I am on a mission to capture inspiring and dramatic imagery that connects the global community to the beauty and vulnerability of threatened marine species. Through this connection, I hope the world will ultimately share my passion for these creatures and be inspired to act — before it is too late.

In the heart of the coral triangle. Nowhere else on this planet can you find more species of hard corals, soft corals and marine life. 🌊

PRECIOUS - a parent Gentoo penguin looks over its two chicks as they rest, before bouncing back up for their next meal. First peak from our expedition to Antarctica 🐧❤️ @onlyone #penguin #antarctica #conservation

Largest shark (and fish!) in the sea, a mesmerizing spotted giant. Any other whale shark lovers out there? 🥹🤍🦈

Prehistoric giant. Goliath grouper, which can grow to more 8 feet in length and 800 pounds, are critically endangered due to rampant overfishing in the past. Fortunately, the populations of these massive groupers are on an upswing due to educational programs, fishing regulations and their inclusion in protected marine areas. Such beautiful fish and certainly worth protecting. #ocean #grouper #fish #underwater #saltlife #worthmorealive