Press Releases
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Maryland Joins East Coast Movement to Ban Shark Fin Trade
Yesterday, Delegate Eric Luedtke (D-District 14) and Senator Brian Frosh (D-District 16) introduced bills (HB 393/ SB 465) in Maryland that, if enacted, would ban the sale, trade,... Read More
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Oceana Applauds Obama’s Steps to Expedite Offshore Wind Development
Today, the Obama Administration announced its steps to expedite offshore wind development off the coasts of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Oceana, the largest international advocacy group... Read More
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Oil Spills: Cost of Doing Business or Bad Business?
Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans, applauded Representative Alcee Hastings (D-FL) today for introducing important new legislation that would stop oil... Read More
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Virginia Proposes Shark Fin Trade Ban
Last week, Delegate Mark Sickles (D-Franconia) introduced a bill (HB 1159) before the Virginia General Assembly that would ban shark fin trade throughout the state. If enacted, Virginia... Read More
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Oceana Reacts to Newly Scheduled Lease Sale in Central Gulf
Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans, released the following statement from senior campaign director Jacqueline Savitz following the announcement of the... Read More
Friday, January 20, 2012
Steller Sea Lion Protections in Aleutian Islands Upheld
Today, the United States District Court for the District of Alaska upheld protections for the Western Population of Steller sea lions. The new measures were put in place... Read More
Friday, January 20, 2012
Oceana’s Inaugural “SeaBlue” Event March 3 at W Fort Lauderdale
SeaBlue is a South Florida event benefitting Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans. The inaugural event will feature a special musical... Read More
