Today the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee voted unanimously to support a bill (AB 1776) that will designate the endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle as California’s official state marine reptile. These ocean ambassadors are one step closer to becoming the state’s new symbol. Turtle Island Restoration Network and Oceana commend the Assembly Committee for … Read more
Susan Murray, Oceana’s Senior Director, Pacific, issued the following statement in response to the approval of Shell Oil’s spill and response plan in the Beaufort Sea:“Unfortunately, today’s approval, which comes on the heels of the approval of the Chukchi plan, is another sign the Administration is going after a “quick political fix” that places the … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE – On Saturday evening, over 300 guests were inspired to SeaBlue at Oceana’s inaugural South Florida event at the award-winning W Fort Lauderdale. The international ocean conservation organization welcomed several special guests, including Adrian Grenier and The Honey Brothers, ocean legacy Alexandra Cousteau, world champion freediver Martin Stepanek and world renowned artist Wyland. … Read more
On Saturday, March 3, the federal Pacific Fishery Management Council voted to pursue the expansion of California’s devastating drift gillnet fishery for swordfish and sharks into an area that is currently off-limits in order to protect critically endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtles. The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s action specifically asked for an analysis of just how … Read more
Alexandra Cousteau Joins Oceana Environmental Activist Continues Family Legacy with Largest Ocean Conservation Organization Washington, DC – Today Oceana announces that Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, has become a senior advisor to the organization. Alexandra is a distinguished international ocean advocate. As senior advisor she will lend her environmental expertise and … Read more
The Oregon House today passed Senate Bill 1510, making Oregon’s first network of marine reserves and marine protected areas (MPAs) off the Oregon coast. The bill calls on state agencies, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, and State Land Board to implement the 2011 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) recommendations for marine reserves … Read more
Susan Murray, Oceana’s Senior Director, Pacific, issued the following statement in response to the approval of Shell Oil’s spill and response plan in the Chukchi Sea:“Americans deserve affordable energy and healthy oceans. We can reach that goal by relying on good science, being prepared, and having a full and fair public dialogue. Unfortunately, today’s approval, … Read more
The Oregon Senate today passed Senate Bill 1510, bringing Oregon’s first network of marine reserves and marine protected areas off the Oregon coast one step closer to implementation. The bill calls on state agencies, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission, and State Land Board to implement the 2011 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recommendations … Read more
The National Marine Fisheries Service today finalized protection of 41,914 square miles of protected critical ocean habitat off the shores of Washington, Oregon and California for the endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle. The final rule establishes critical habitat in areas where leatherbacks feed on jellyfish after swimming 6,000 miles across the ocean from nests in … Read more
SeaBlue is a South Florida event benefitting Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans. The inaugural event will feature a special musical performance by The Honey Brothers with Oceana Ambassador Adrian Grenier and include Alexandra Cousteau and World Champion Freediver Martin Stepanek. SeaBlue, co-chaired by philanthropic leaders Senta Monet … Read more
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