Oceana press releases share updates on our campaigns and mission to protect and restore the world’s oceans. They include explanations of the issues that our oceans face, our work to solve those issues, and ways that you can advocate for ocean protection and restoration.
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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…
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…
Olympia, WA – Today, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed a bill to further protect sharks and ocean ecosystems. The legislation, SB 5688, which previously passed the Washington Senate by a…
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…
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…
Washington, DC – Today Oceana announced its second “Scared for Sharks” public service announcement (PSA) starring actress January Jones. The campaign co-stars the world’s biggest fish – the whale shark…
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…
