American Oceans

15 Types of Sturgeon: Fish Species That Have Survived for Millions of Years

Sturgeon are an ancient group of fish that have been swimming in the world’s seas and rivers for over 250 million years. They are known for...

Can You Eat Manatee and How Does It Taste? 

So you’re an expert in all things seafood. You’ve seared swordfish steaks, luxuriated with lobster, tasted terrific tuna, and made many a morsel of...

Can You Eat Clownfish and How Does It Taste?

Clownfish are a popular fish species that typically have brightly colored stripes and live in coral reefs. Can you eat clownfish though? Clownfish...

Are Sturgeon Endangered?

A group of extinct fish species known as sturgeon have existed for more than 200 million years. These fish have bony plates instead of scales and a...

What Do Sturgeon Eat?

Several freshwater settings and estuaries around the world, particularly in North America, are home to the sturgeon, a group of ancient fish species...

Are Sturgeon Dangerous?

Large, long-lived freshwater fish known as sturgeon are indigenous to many regions of the world. They are a crucial species for both commercial and...

Marine Life

Explore marine life that lives in North America. Learn all about your favorite ocean animals, ecosystems, and habitats. From fun facts to conservation information, American Oceans is your resource for marine life information. Just dive in!

Today's Featured Animals

Did you know most ocean species remain to be discovered? Covering roughly 71% of our planet's surface, the ocean is mostly unexplored. Check out some of today's featured ocean animals and what we know about them.

Ocean Facts

We've learned so much about the world's oceans, but there is still a lot to explore. Check out some of our fun and unique facts about our ocean and the marine life that occupies it.