Press Releases Archive - Page 12 of 207 - Oceana USA

February 15, 2024

Oceana Says Government’s “Gross Negligence” Responsible for  Rising Death Toll of Critically Endangered Right Whales

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

Oceana Joined Lawmakers and Advocates at Massachusetts State House to Demand Action on Plastics Legislation

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