Save the Oceans, Feed the World
Restoring The Oceans Could Feed 1 Billion People A Healthy Seafood Meal Each Day
Our Victories
Since 2001, Oceana has won over 225 victories for the oceans and protected more than 4.5 million square miles of ocean habitat. Our science-based campaigns have specific goals and deadlines — enabling us to create real, measurable change for the oceans. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, Oceana has been a leader in protecting and restoring marine biodiversity and abundance.
Canada Bans Shark Fin Trade, First of G20 Countries
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February, 2020
U.S. government finalizes protections for whales, sea turtles from death in California-based fishery -
October, 2019
Mexico Provides Public Access to Vessel Tracking Data for Commercial Fishing Fleet for First Time -
November, 2019
Fishery Council Blocks Return of West Coast Longlines, Safeguarding Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals and Sharks -
June, 2019
Canada Passes New Fisheries Act: A historic win for Canada’s oceans
Our Expeditions
Oceana on-the-water expeditions have resulted in multiple campaign victories. Since 2005, the Oceana Ranger catamaran has crossed the Pacific, Caribbean, Atlantic, Mediterranean and the Bay of Biscay.
