Press Releases
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Assemblymember Huffman’s New Legislation Considers Value of California’s Forage Species
Sacramento, CA — Legislation (AB 1299) introduced by Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) will provide a much needed change in the way California manages its fisheries, one that will protect…
Monday, February 14, 2011
Shark Fin Trade Targeted by New Legislation
Protection of sharks and ocean ecosystems is the focus of new legislation being introduced by Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Mountain View) today. Assemblymember Fong held a press event this morning at…
Monday, February 7, 2011
Oceana Welcomes Shell’s Decision to Postpone Arctic Ocean Drilling Plans
Susan Murray, Oceana’s Pacific Director, issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Shell will not drill in the Beaufort Sea in 2011: “Oceana welcomes Shell’s decision to…
Monday, February 7, 2011
Conservationists Join Feds to Support Sustainable Management for Alaskan Fisheries
Oceana and Greenpeace, represented by Earthjustice, today filed motions in the United States District Court for the District of Alaska in support of conservation measures implemented by the National Marine…
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Oceana Launches Ocean Expedition off Monterey
This week, in the wake of the Blue Ocean Film Festival, Oceana is launching a week-long expedition out of Monterey to explore important ecological areas in the ocean, including underwater…
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
NOAA Attempts to Charge Oceana 16k for Release of Sea Turtle Records
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking payment of more than $16,000 from Oceana in order to disclose documents of grave public concern about threatened sea turtles in…
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Juneau, AK- Wednesday, the co-chairs of the National Oil Spill Commission appeared before Senate and House committees to sell their thoughts for changing the way offshore drilling is conducted. During…
