r/ocean

176k members
r/ocean is a subreddit with 176k members. The community frequently discusses ocean, whale, sea, whales, and sharks, and the most common flair used is underwater wonders, whale watch, marine animal magic, shark sights , and fishy friends.
Post anything regarding preservation or enjoyment of the ocean and its inhabitants, especially photos of the sea. All oceans are welcome.

Popular Topics in r/ocean

#1

Ocean

164 posts
#2

Whale

46 posts
#3

Sea

41 posts
#4

Whales

38 posts
#5

Sharks

20 posts
#6

Humpback

17 posts
#7

Fish

15 posts
#8

Dolphins

15 posts
#9

Shark

15 posts
#10

Octopus

15 posts

Flair Used in r/ocean

#1
Underwater Wonders
: "This is what crab babies look like."
58 posts
#2
Whale Watch
: "Gentle Giant stalked me @ Gulf of Tomini"
20 posts
#3
Marine Animal Magic
: "Diver Pets a Moray Eel"
19 posts
#4
Shark sights
: "5M long pregnant great white in Bali"
18 posts
#5
Fishy Friends
: "Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) coming up to the surface."
17 posts
#6
Dolphrens
: "Kayaker has a fascinating orca encounter when he decided to swim with orca in open water"
17 posts
#7
Beach Day Bliss
: "Bro dodged the first wave 🐒🌊"
11 posts
#8
Ocean Art & DIY
: "Painted these turtles today"
11 posts
#9
Power of the Sea
: "Woman gets attacked by Mantis shrimp after a failed attempt to cook it #FAFO"
9 posts
#10
Ocean Science & Conservation
: "What are these animals???"
7 posts

Member Growth in r/ocean

Yearly
+71k members(67.6%)

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Last updated: August 6, 2026