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.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Expedition by UCN and Oceana finds the remains of the Chilean “Titanic” off the coast of La Higuera
After many years searching, a group of explorers finally found the remains of the Itata shipwreck, also known as the Chilean “Titanic”. The famous steamship sank during a fierce storm…
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Miranda Cosgrove to Join Science, Business Leaders in Washington to Defend Marine Mammal Protection Act
Actress and activist Miranda Cosgrove will join science and business leaders in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 15 to urge Members of Congress to defend the Marine Mammal Protection Act…
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Oceana and Save Our Shores Applaud Marina City Council For Opposing Expanded Offshore Drilling
Yesterday evening, the Marina City Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing new offshore drilling off the coast of California. Marina is the twelfth municipality in California to pass such a…
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Oceana Applauds Laguna Beach For Opposing Expanded Offshore Drilling
Yesterday evening, the Laguna Beach City Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing new offshore drilling off the coast of California. Laguna Beach is the thirteenth municipality in California to pass…
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Oceana calls on the EU to recover Atlantic fisheries in 2018
The European Commission published today its annual proposal on total allowable catches (TACs) in the Atlantic and the North Sea for 2018, which will be decided on the 11-12 December…
Friday, November 3, 2017
Oceana Appeals to Feds: Reject Council Proposal to Gut New England Habitat Protections
Today, the federal government issued a proposal to finalize a thirteen-year-long review of ocean habitat conservation. Developed by the New England Fishery Management Council, the action will change how fisheries…
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Oceana Testifies Before Congress: Current Shark Finning Regulations Have Many Shortcomings
Today, Oceana campaign director Lora Snyder testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, in a hearing titled, “Examining the Regulation of Shark Finning in the United States.” Congress…
