The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) announced it will close the commercial and recreational Dungeness crab fisheries using vertical line gear off the central and southern coasts (in … Read more
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced it will not be closing the Dungeness crab fishery at this time to prevent entanglements of humpback whales that are now … Read more
Oceana launched a new “Whales in Crisis” public service announcement (PSA) campaign today featuring actress Cobie Smulders that calls on decision-makers to do more to save whales from deadly entanglements … Read more
Today the legislature passed House Bill 4132, increasing the state’s investment in its system of marine reserves and protected areas following the 10-year anniversary of Oregon’s marine reserves program. Today’s Senate … Read more
Today, Florida House lawmakers passed House Bill 321, which bans the intentional release of balloons and classifies released balloons as litter. Yesterday, the Senate passed the bill, which will go … Read more
Another dead North Atlantic right whale was discovered off Georgia’s coast this week. This whale, identified as Juno’s calf, was the first calf spotted this calving season off South Carolina … Read more
Today the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) authorized new funding to address whale and sea turtle entanglements, including up to $650,000 to advance the use and authorization of new innovative “ropeless” … Read more
