r/ocean

188k members
r/ocean is a subreddit with 188k members. The community frequently discusses ocean, whale, sea, whales, and sharks, and the most common flair used is underwater wonders, beach day bliss, sunset splendor, whale watch, and ocean science & conservation.
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
: "A diver helps free a shark from a plastic strap wrapped around its body 🦈"
22 posts
#2
Beach Day Bliss
: "Born to stare at the ocean"
17 posts
#3
Sunset Splendor
: "A great sunset"
9 posts
#4
Whale Watch
: "The Ocean Has Some Amazing Giants 🐳💙"
7 posts
#5
Ocean Science & Conservation
: "A mornings work collecting invasive starfish."
7 posts
#6
Power of the Sea
: "crystal clear ocean south of Cyprus"
7 posts
#7
Dolphrens
: "When a Little Girl Meets a Friendly Dolphin 🐬💙"
6 posts
#8
Jellyfishing
: "Mesmerising jellyfish"
5 posts
#9
Ocean Art & DIY
: "It took me a week to carve two whales and the blue ocean in relief onto this bag."
4 posts
#10
Octopus Moments
: "Marine biologist captured this octopus changing colors while she dreams 😮"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/ocean

Yearly
+61k members(47.5%)

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Last updated: October 1, 2026