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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This week, at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 13th ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, ministers were unable to finalize an addendum to its Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies that had the…
Oceana released the following statement from its leader in the Philippines Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos and Senior Vice President Matt Littlejohn in response to recent news that the acquisition of…
Oceana, an organization dedicated to protecting the oceans, celebrated the Mexican government’s decision to create the Bajos del Norte National Park, the first 100% marine Natural Protected Area in the…
A new study published in the scientific journal Nature today finds that roughly 75% of industrial fishing is currently undetectable by authorities. Researchers at Global Fishing Watch used high-tech radar…
Oceana celebrates the announcement by Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition to establish seven new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Rich in biodiversity and home to vulnerable ecosystems, these areas will be…
Based on a 2021 Oceana analysis, the Spanish government has investigated and sanctioned 25 Spanish-flagged vessels for infractions while fishing** on the high seas. These fishing vessels were fined up…
A new report released today highlights the urgent need for reusable beverage packaging as a solution to the global plastic crisis. The report, produced by ocean advocacy group Oceana, shows…
