In January 2025, a series of devastating wildfires hit Southern California. Lives were lost. Homes and businesses were destroyed. Families were displaced. The scale of the devastation is staggering. But the damage doesn’t stop at the shoreline. This week, as Southern Californians are deluged with torrential downpours, harmful pollutants and toxic runoff from the fires … Read more
Over 3.7 billion years ago, life on Earth was born in the oceans. Since then, their size and composition, as well as the organisms living in them, have continued to change and evolve. Within their expanse lies a world of wonders — coral forests, mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and even deserts. From tiny bacteria and algae … Read more
Diovanie “Diuvs” De Jesus, Campaign and Science Specialist, Philippines Diovanie “Diuvs” De Jesus started sailing with Oceana in the Philippines as a Marine Scientist and now as a Campaign and Science Specialist, providing scientific insights and strategies for campaigns. His passion for saving the oceans is matched by his love for exploring the breathtaking waters … Read more
The Council of the European Union yesterday formally adopted a new regulation which will require shops across the European Union to sell drinks in reusable packaging. Under the new regulation, a minimum of 10% of beverages on store shelves will need to be in reusable packaging by 2030, rising to an aspirational target of 40% … Read more
Today, the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games released its “Paris 2024 Sustainability & Legacy Post-Games Report Summary,” which revealed the Paris 2024 Games achieved a 52% reduction in single-use plastic on the supply of drinks (by weight) compared to the London 2012 Games and a 70% reduction in the number … Read more
Celebrate the holiday SEAson with these five festive ocean creatures! Whether you’re looking for decorating ideas or thinking about your favorite holiday treats, these ocean animals are sure to inspire you. Dive in and discover how they bring their festive flair to the underwater world! 5 FESTIVE OCEAN CREATURES CHRISTMAS TREE WORM This spindly species … Read more
On December 2, after UN plastic treaty negotiations concluded without consensus, the Coca-Cola Company, a leading member of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, released a statement effectively ending its goals to increase reusable packaging and to reduce virgin plastic use. Instead, the company announced that it would now, by 2035, seek to … Read more
Exploring the depths of Bajos del Norte and Alacranes Reef in Mexico Expeditions play a pivotal role in Oceana’s campaigns to safeguard our oceans. These scientific ventures help uncover the biological intricacies of largely unexplored sites, including critical habitats like coral reefs. Nowhere is this more evident than in the depths of Bajos del Norte … Read more
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