r/ocean

183k members
r/ocean is a subreddit with 183k members. The community frequently discusses ocean, whale, sea, whales, and sharks, and the most common flair used is underwater wonders, whale watch, shark sights , fishy friends, and dolphrens.
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
: "When marine life goes bonkers"
43 posts
#2
Whale Watch
: "Fisherman rescued a beluga trapped in the mud as the tide went out"
31 posts
#3
Shark sights
: "14ft Tiger Shark in Waianae Boat Harbour"
27 posts
#4
Fishy Friends
: "Thanks to the cameraman for the shot"
20 posts
#5
Dolphrens
: "Kayaker has a fascinating orca encounter when he decided to swim with orca in open water"
19 posts
#6
Marine Animal Magic
: "Diver Pets a Moray Eel"
18 posts
#7
Turtle Talk
: "I saved the life of a Giant Turtle"
12 posts
#8
Power of the Sea
: "Woman gets attacked by Mantis shrimp after a failed attempt to cook it #FAFO"
10 posts
#9
Beach Day Bliss
: "A storm is approaching the Maldives"
8 posts
#10
Octopus Moments
: "Encounter with a rare blanket octopus that spends its life in the open ocean."
6 posts

Member Growth in r/ocean

Yearly
+63k members(52.4%)

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Last updated: September 2, 2026