Press Releases
Friday, October 2, 2009
Fewer Eyes on the Ocean: Northeast Fishery Observer Program Slashed in Half
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service is making severe cuts to the Northeast Fishery Observer Program, including firing at least half of its staff, according to reports from program... Read More
Friday, October 2, 2009
West Coast Seafloor Protection Bittersweet
NOAA Fisheries today put in place bittersweet federal regulations to enact essential fish habitat protection in the federal waters off of California, Oregon, and Washington. In June of... Read More
Friday, October 2, 2009
WTO Starts Legal Negotiations to End Overfishing Subsidies
Today Andrew F. Sharpless, CEO of Oceana issued the following statement on the start of legal negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO) to eliminate overfishing subsidies: ... Read More
Friday, October 2, 2009
United States Reasserts Commitment to Eliminating Subsidies
“Eliminating the global subsidies that drive overfishing is the largest single action we can take now to protect our fisheries. This is within our reach and the choice... Read More
Friday, October 2, 2009
Occidental Says it Will Eliminate Mercury: Oceana Demands Timetable and Plans
Oceana today offered cautious praise for Occidental Petroleum’s (NYSE:OXY) decision to eliminate mercury technology from chlorine production. While the company has announced its intent to eliminate mercury, it... Read More
Friday, October 2, 2009
Mercury on the Hook? Oceana Has Answers for Anglers
Recreational anglers may be getting more than they bargain for in the fish they hook, says a report released today by Oceana. The international ocean conservation group partnered... Read More
Friday, October 2, 2009
President’s Budget Cuts Funding for Ocean Research, Management, Conservation
President Bush’s proposed budget for FY 2007 continues a trend of reducing funding for ocean research, management and conservation. Despite a strong consensus for building our investments in... Read More
