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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In a move criticized by both environmental advocates and federal habitat scientists as being severely flawed, the New England Fishery Management Council gave final approval yesterday to a new set…
Today, Oceana issued the following statement after learning that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will fully enforce the new rule requiring larger turtle excluder devices (TEDs) on shrimpers’ nets…
Faced with 2002 fishing data that showed higher than expected discards of short spine thorneyheads, the Pacific Fishery Management Council voted to maintain the 2003 commercial fishing regulations for Nov….
Many beachgoers don’t know if it will be safe to go in the water this Labor Day weekend. Due to the blackout, heavy rains and other factors that contribute to…
Endangered and threatened sea turtles will have a new lease on life when a new federal rule takes effect in the Gulf of Mexico.Scientists with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
Tim Eichenberg of Oceana joined California Assemblymembers John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), and George Nakano (D-Torrance) today at a press conference to urge passage of three bills…
As millions of Americans head for the ocean this summer, many will find out that their favorite beach has been closed because the water is too polluted. According to Oceana,…
