The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 243-179 to pass H.R. 1231, a bill that would mandate expanded offshore drilling to double the amount of oil now extracted from the Outer Continental Shelf by 2027. To double the amount of drilling, the bill would open all waters on the Atlantic coast, the Southern … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R.1229, the Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act, with a vote of 263-163. This irresponsible bill would force the Secretary of the Interior to rush environmental review of drilling permits within an arbitrary 30-day deadline. The bill also specifics that if a decision … Read more
Today, Mission Blue, Oceana and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) delivered a letter to President Obama calling for renewed U.S. leadership at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to end subsidies that contribute to overfishing. In the letter, 77 prominent environmental leaders and groups, including conservation organizations Oceana and WWF, marine scientists Dr. Sylvia Earle and Dr. … Read more
Foothill Ranch, Cali. – Performance eyewear brand, Revo, has partnered with the world’s largest international group dedicated to ocean conservation, Oceana, to support the organization’s 2011 expeditions. Revo polarized performance eyewear became integrated into Oceana’s expeditions as part of the crew’s essential gear in its variety of work environments. The partnership between Revo and Oceana … Read more
Washington DC– Today, Oceana announces the beginning of public voting for its 3rd annual Ocean Heroes Contest. After carefully reviewing over 500 nominations for the most exceptional contributors to ocean conservation, Oceana selected a group of six adult finalists and six junior finalists who hail from all corners of the country. Guided by the … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1230, the Restarting American Offshore Leasing Act. This dangerous bill would force the Obama Administration to allow offshore drilling off the Virginia coast and would require leasing in a 2.9 million acre area at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The bill would also accelerate leasing … Read more
Juneau, AK – Michael LeVine, Oceana’s Pacific Senior Counsel, issued the following statement in response to Shell Oil’s announcement that it would try to drill up to ten exploration wells in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas over the next two years:“Americans deserve affordable energy and healthy oceans. We can reach that goal by relying on … Read more
Today, Oceana announced the start of its third annual Ocean Heroes Award, a two-month search to identify and celebrate everyday people who go above and beyond to save our oceans. The winners will be announced on June 8, which coincides with World Oceans Day. Nominations for both the adult and junior division are open to … Read more
National Geographic Society and Oceana, together with the Chilean Navy, began a scientific expedition today to the marine ecosystems that surround the Chilean island Salas y Gómez (Motu Motiro Hiva) and Easter Island. The results of this unprecedented collaboration will be the baseline for monitoring Motu Motiro Hiva Marine Park, whose creation was announced last … Read more
Fishing is one of the most important employers and sources of protein for coastal communities in Belize. Yet bottom trawls and other kinds of unselective fishing gear cause harm to other fisheries and to the marine environment by catching juvenile fish, damaging the seafloor, and leading to overfishing. Bottom trawl nets can also harm coral … Read more
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