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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WASHINGTON –Today, Oceana released a new report finding that shark-related dives in Florida generated more than $221 million in revenue and fueled over 3,700 jobs in 2016. The independent report,…
WASHINGTON – Today, the Trump administration released the outline of the president’s budget for the federal government for fiscal year 2018. In his “skinny” budget, President Trump proposes to increase…
Spanish Supreme Court agreed this week to consider Oceana’s appeal requesting the nullification of their ruling in favor of Vidal Armadores. As the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial unveiled, the Supreme…
Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Ireland and the European Commission have strongly opposed the inclusion of kelp forests in the OSPAR List of Threatened and or Declining Species and Habitats. Oceana, who…
Manila, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) reported that foreign vessels were spotted within the Benham Rise Region. Oceana urges government agencies to expedite the adoption of the…
La Serena, Chile — The Environmental Commission rejected the Environmental Qualification Resolution of Dominga port-mining project. In a tied vote, the Intendant of Coquimbo, Claudio Ibáñez, had to settle the…
WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Ed Royce (R-Calif.) and Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (I-M.P.) introduced the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, which would ban the buying and selling of shark fins…
