Press Releases
February 15, 2024
In response to the new North Atlantic right whale found dead off Georgia, Oceana released the following statements: Gib Brogan, campaign director at Oceana in the United States: “Let’s call … Read more
February 14, 2024
Oceana Reacts to Oil Spill “National Emergency” off Trinidad and Tobago
In response to the recent oil spill from an overturned vessel off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago, cited a “national emergency” by the government, Oceana Campaign Associate and Trinidad … Read more
February 13, 2024
On-Demand Fishing Gear is on the Table in the South Atlantic
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) convened today to discuss formalizing the use of ropeless, or on-demand, fishing gear. This public meeting follows a 2023 report showing on-demand pots … Read more
February 8, 2024
New Legislation Seeks to Protect California’s Ocean Biodiversity
Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced Assembly Bill 2220 to reduce injury and death to a suite of marine life in the state’s set gillnet fishery, while removing exemptions in current law that … Read more
January 29, 2024
Another Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Found Dead
In response to the dead North Atlantic right whale discovered off Edgartown, Massachusetts today, Oceana released the following statements: “It’s devastating to hear about another loss to North Atlantic right … Read more
January 25, 2024
More than 100 Chefs Across the United States Call On President Biden to Expand Seafood Traceability
More than 100 chefs across the United States sent a letter to the White House today urging President Biden to strengthen transparency and traceability in the seafood industry. The letter, … Read more
January 23, 2024
Yesterday, Oceana joined the Plastic Free Mass Coalition, Massachusetts Zero Waste Caucus, and more than 100 Massachusetts residents to discuss the state’s plastic pollution problem and legislative solutions. The event … Read more