New York City is where Oscar-nominated actress and longtime Oceana supporter Diane Lane grew up and first discovered her love of the water. Nearby Jones Beach, Lane said, was a beloved urban refuge. “Jumping in those waves is my happiest childhood memory,” she said. “I joined Oceana because I was inspired to fight back against … Read more
Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, today launched a campaign in the U.S. and Canada to help save the North Atlantic right whale from extinction. In a new report, Oceana details the dire reality facing North Atlantic right whales, highlighting their two greatest threats — entanglements in fishing gear and … Read more
Adult California sea lion females have tan fur, while males have dark brown fur. Females grow to a maximum length of 6.5 feet (2 m) and weigh 242.5 pounds (110 kg) on average. Males are three to four times larger than females, growing to a maximum length of 8.4 feet (2.5 m) and weight of … Read more
This week, the Canadian government made history when it passed amendments to the Fisheries Act that, for the first time EVER, require the creation and implementation of rebuilding plans for depleted fish populations. This revised Fisheries Act also makes Canada the first G20 country to ban the trade of shark fins. Canada has the world’s … Read more
Today about eight percent1 of the ocean and 15 percent of land2 is protected. We’re on track to reach a global goal of protecting 10 percent of the ocean and 17 percent of the land by 2020, but world leaders need to dramatically boost ambition if we are to protect our natural resources and the people and wildlife that depend on them. This is why Oceana is pleased to join the world’s leading philanthropists … Read more
Harbor seals are members of the true seal or “earless seal” family. Their coats are spotted and a variety of colors, including white, gray, brown and black. Male harbor seals grow to an average length of 5.6 feet (1.7 m) and average weight of 265 pounds (120 kg). Females are smaller than males, growing to … Read more
Oceana, the largest international organization focused exclusively on ocean conservation, revealed that, in almost 1 out of every 3 fish samples taken in three Mexican cities, the fish in the plate was not the fish in the menu or label. The investigation found that 31% of almost 400 samples of fish analyzed in restaurants, supermarkets … Read more
Sailfish are a type of billfish (like the blue marlin or swordfish) that are known not only for their pointed bills, but also their extraordinary dorsal fins that can be taller than the length of their bodies.1 Sailfish start out as tiny larvae, no more than a few millimeters in length, but grow rapidly during … Read more
Canned tuna is a staple in my pantry, and probably in yours. Americans and Europeans buy more of the squat little cans than anyone else, importing almost a million tons in 2018. Supermarkets carry at least 20 brands. Yet, the fish we buy for $1.50 also dominates headlines as a creature in crisis because some … Read more
On Tuesday, Oceana’s international Board of Directors, Executive Committee, staff, and supporters joined together to celebrate Oceana’s new board leadership and new global headquarters in Washington, DC. Oceana announced that Valarie Van Cleave, formerly the organization’s Vice-Chair and a long-time board member, will be the organization’s new Chair and that Ted Danson will succeed … Read more
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We have already protected over 4 million square miles of ocean and innumerable sea life - but there is still more to be done.