Oceana Press Releases
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.
We invite members of the press to reach out to Oceana’s media contacts for information and questions.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Oceana Names New Chairman, Officers and Board Member
Oceana announced today that Keith Addis has become the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, succeeding Oceana’s long-time Chairman Herbert “Beto” Bedolfe III. Oceana board member Dr. Kristian Parker…
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Oceana Appeals to World’s Business and Conservation Leaders for Fisheries Subsidies Reform
Oceana experts described the urgency for fisheries subsidies reform at the 2008 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona yesterday. The event, Fishing for Sustainability: Maintaining Momentum for Fisheries Subsidies Reform,…
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Oceana’s 2008 Partners Award Gala, Honoring Former President Bill Clinton along with Trudie Styler and Sting
Former President Bill Clinton along with Trudie Styler and Sting will be honored with Partners Awards at this year’s annual Oceana Partners Award Gala held on Saturday, October 18th in…
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Poll: Americans Want Science Leading the Way — Not Panic Drilling
A recent poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly support a precautionary science-based approach to oil development that maintains a healthy environment and includes a shift to renewable energy. The poll of…
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
“Mad Men” Star January Jones Comes to Washington to Save Sharks
January Jones is in Washington this week on a mission to save sharks. Jones is meeting with key members of Congress, including Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and John McCain (R-AZ),…
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
South Atlantic Council Approves Plan to Save More Than 23,000 Square Miles of Rare Corals
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved a plan late last night to protect more than 23,000 square miles of known deep sea coral from North Carolina to Florida from…
