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Oceana and Actor Dennis Haysbert Team Up in New PSA for National Oceans Month

In celebration of National Oceans Month, Oceana launched a new public service announcement (PSA) today with renowned American actor and environmental advocate, Dennis Haysbert. The PSA invites viewers to join Oceana’s growing wave of ocean advocates who are making a difference around the world.  Haysbert’s narration highlights the impact individuals can have on the health … Read more

Oceana and Blancpain Successfully Complete First of Three Ocean Expeditions in California’s Channel Islands

Oceana successfully completed its first of three ocean research expeditions launched in the United States in partnership with prestigious Swiss watchmaker Blancpain around the Channel Islands off Southern California. From April 29 through May 3, aboard the 62-foot diving vessel, “Peace”, the expedition team explored and documented the biodiversity that makes these waters globally important. The … Read more

Europe Chooses Reuse: Time for Companies to Follow Suit

The European Parliament today voted to formally adopt a new regulation which establishes reusable packaging requirements for beverages. The targets for reusable beverage packaging are a minimum of 10% by 2030, and 40% by 2040. The new law, “The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation” (PPWR), once in force, will apply to the 27 countries of … Read more

The Net Consequence

Set gillnets threaten wildlife in Southern California waters. Here’s why.

Oceana Announces James Simon as New CEO

Oceana’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has appointed James (Jim) Simon as the next Chief Executive Officer of Oceana. This announcement follows an extensive eight-month global search and the upcoming retirement of Andrew Sharpless, Oceana’s longtime CEO. “With the choice of Jim Simon as the organization’s new CEO, Oceana continues in its … Read more

Five Ways Illegal Wildlife Trade Endangers Our Oceans 

Illegal wildlife trade threatens thousands of species, including mammals, birds, fish, and even plants. These species are harvested and sold for a variety of purposes — food, traditional medicine, ornamental plants, and exotic pets, to name a few. The impact of illegal wildlife trade reaches as far as the oceans, where marine animals and their … Read more

New Oceana “Whales in Crisis” PSA Campaign Featuring Cobie Smulders Calls for Saving Whales from Deadly Fishing Gear Entanglements off US West Coast 

Oceana launched a new “Whales in Crisis” public service announcement (PSA) campaign today featuring actress Cobie Smulders that calls on decision-makers to do more to save whales from deadly entanglements in fishing gear off the West Coast of the United States.   “Once caught, these whales struggle to eat and even reach the surface to breathe,” … Read more