248 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (89%).
r/ocean Traffic & Engagement r/ocean Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/ocean Most Active Times When r/ocean Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/ocean Flair Performance r/ocean Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater Wonders | 61 (25.3%) | 603 |
| Whale Watch | 28 (11.6%) | 391 |
| Beach Day Bliss | 23 (9.5%) | 264 |
| Shark sights | 19 (7.9%) | 686 |
| Ocean Art & DIY | 19 (7.9%) | 89 |
| Marine Animal Magic | 17 (7.1%) | 1.4K |
| Dolphrens | 16 (6.6%) | 783 |
| Fishy Friends | 16 (6.6%) | 528 |
| Power of the Sea | 15 (6.2%) | 448 |
| Ocean Science & Conservation | 14 (5.8%) | 58 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ocean Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ocean
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ocean | 32 (12.9%) | 306 | 13 |
| sea | 24 (9.7%) | 539 | 20 |
| shark | 18 (7.3%) | 346 | 19 |
| whale | 11 (4.4%) | 178 | 7 |
| coast | 10 (4.0%) | 241 | 8 |
r/ocean Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ocean
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 10 | 4 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 8 |
| scientificamerican.com | 4 | 46 |
r/ocean Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ocean
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Diver Pets a Moray Eel
This is what crab babies look like.
Sea otters wrap themselves in the plants so they don’t float away while napping.
Nature's ultimate dynamic camouflage in action on the coral reef 🪸 🐙
Kayaker has a fascinating orca encounter when he decided to swim with orca in open water
Hammerheads know what's up when they see orcas.
This is how seahorses give birth!
I saved the life of a Giant Turtle..
A curious baby seal decided to paddle over and check out a surfer and his board, creating one of those unforgettable moments in California water
Gentle Giant stalked me @ Gulf of Tomini
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diver Pets a Moray Eel | 8.5K | 190 | image | Jul 6 |
| This is what crab babies look like. | 5.1K | 138 | image | Jul 30 |
| Sea otters wrap themselves in the plants so they don’t float away while napping. | 4.7K | 32 | image | Jul 5 |
| Nature's ultimate dynamic camouflage in action on the coral reef 🪸 🐙 | 4.6K | 60 | image | Jul 25 |
| Kayaker has a fascinating orca encounter when he decided to swim with orca in open water | 4.5K | 310 | image | Jul 9 |
| Hammerheads know what's up when they see orcas. | 4.1K | 57 | image | Jul 27 |
| This is how seahorses give birth! | 3.9K | 174 | image | Jul 28 |
| I saved the life of a Giant Turtle.. | 3.6K | 73 | image | Jul 18 |
| A curious baby seal decided to paddle over and check out a surfer and his board, creating one of those unforgettable moments in California water | 3.1K | 100 | image | Jul 22 |
| Gentle Giant stalked me @ Gulf of Tomini | 3.0K | 32 | image | Jul 16 |
r/ocean Audience Overlap r/ocean Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/ocean FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ocean
What's the best time to post on r/ocean?
Based on posting volume, r/ocean is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ocean?
r/ocean averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ocean get?
Posts on r/ocean average about 522 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ocean get most?
On r/ocean, most posts are image posts (89%)