December 2014 | Page 2 of 2 | Oceana

CEO Note: Simon Sidamon-Eristoff Becomes Chairman of Oceana’s Board

I am writing to you to introduce our new chairman for Oceana’s board of directors, Simon Sidamon-Eristoff, and other new board leaders.  Our board of directors develops all strategy, budgets, and direction for Oceana’s campaigns around the world. Comprised of 19 leaders in business, academia, philanthropy, and the arts, the board has overseen the organization’s … Read more

Shell’s Lawsuit against Environmental Groups Declared Unconstitutional by Appeals Court

Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court rejected a lawsuit filed by Royal Dutch Shell roughly two years ago against 13 environmental and Alaska Native entities, including Oceana. Shell sued the groups in a “preemptive” move to keep them from being able to sue Shell over its plans to drill … Read more