Press Releases
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Passage of House Climate Bill Signals Hope for Saving Oceans from Acidification
Oceana issued the following statement in response to the House of Representatives passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act Friday, June 26. "Oceana is pleased that... Read More
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Oregon Legislature Passes Bill Aimed at Protecting Oregon’s Oceans
The Oregon Senate approved legislation today that will implement two marine reserves off the Oregon coast, while continuing the study and evaluation of four additional areas. The bill,... Read More
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Pushes to Protect Deep Sea Corals
In a critical vote today, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council advanced a proposal to protect more than 23,000 square miles of known deep sea coral from North... Read More
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Oceana Praises President Obama for Protecting Oceans
President Obama signaled today that protecting and conserving our oceans is a major goal for his Administration.The President issued a Memorandum to federal agencies, paving a path for... Read More
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Oceana is extremely disappointed in today's decision by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to open new areas to offshore oil and gas drilling. The Committee accepted... Read More
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Oceana Announces Winners of its Inaugural “Ocean Heroes Award”
After receiving nearly 500 nominations and thousands of votes for its final group of nominees, Oceana announced the winners of its inaugural online “Ocean Heroes Award” contest. The... Read More
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
WTO, United States Say Trade Deal on Fisheries Subsidies Needed Now
Oceana issued the following statement from senior campaign director Courtney Sakai today in response to statements from World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Pascal Lamy and United States Trade... Read More
