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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Today, the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations called a hearing to discuss “Fisheries Treaties and Port State Measures Agreements,” signaling their intent to keep illegal fish out of…
Annapolis, MD – Today, Maryland Del. Eric Luedtke (D-14) introduced the “Maryland Seafood Authenticity and Enforcement Act,” which would provide Maryland residents with more information about the seafood they purchase….
Today, Shell’s new CEO announced that the company will not pursue exploration drilling in the Arctic Ocean in 2014. The announcement comes days after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals…
Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced the launch of the Vibrant Oceans initiative, a commitment of $53 million over five years to promote reforms to boost fish populations in Brazil, the Philippines…
Today, Kure Beach will hold a town council meeting to discuss the proposed use of seismic airguns, which are currently being considered to look for oil and gas deposits deep…
Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Department of the Interior (DOI) violated the law in deciding to hold Lease Sale 193 in the Chukchi Sea. The…
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources is holding what Oceana is calling a “dog and pony show” on seismic airgun use in the…
