Help us pick the next OP stars

Polar bear siblings in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area near Hudson Bay spar playfully during migration.
Polar bear siblings in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area near Hudson Bay spar playfully during migration. (Mark Cosgriff/Marine Photobank)

The race is on. We need to choose the next species and ecosystem to feature on the Ocean Portal, and we’re putting it to a vote. Does the charismatic (and threatened) polar bear deserve the spot or should the humble (and bizarre) sea cucumber finally be thrust into the limelight? Want to slosh with us through the salt marsh next or swim among the giant kelp? We need more votes to decide, and you could be the one to tip the scales. Cast your ballot for your favorite ocean species and ecosystem, and stay tuned for the results. You can find polls throughout the site, including the Ocean Life and Ecosystems page and the homepage.

December 2009