Press Releases
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Arctic Ocean Off Limits to Shell for 2013
Today, Shell Oil Company announced that it will not attempt to drill exploration wells in the Arctic Ocean in 2013. This announcement comes as Shell’s disastrous 2012 drilling... Read More
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Bipartisan Offshore Wind Bill Introduced in Congress
Today, bipartisan legislation to stimulate the development of offshore wind power was introduced in the United States Congress. Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Susan Collins (R-ME), and Representatives... Read More
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Oceana Study Uncovers Widespread Seafood Fraud Nationwide
Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans, uncovered widespread seafood fraud across the United States, according to a new report released today.... Read More
Monday, February 11, 2013
Congress Joins Fight Against Illegal Fishing
Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans, commends Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) today for introducing two bills aimed at strengthening efforts to... Read More
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Federal Government Withdraws Proposed Rule to Protect Sea Turtles
WASHINGTON- Oceana, the largest conservation organization working solely to protect the world’s oceans, expressed disappointment that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) withdrew a proposed rule today that... Read More
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Great White Sharks Become Candidates for California Endangered Species Act Protection
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Great white sharks that live off the coast of California are now candidates for protection under the state’s Endangered Species Act. The California Fish and Game... Read More
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Huge Leap Towards Protecting European Fisheries
Washington DC - Today the European Parliament voted to reform the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), a law that manages all European fisheries. Members of the European Parliament overwhelmingly... Read More