Press Releases
June 7, 2017
Peru Commits to Publish Vessel Tracking Data through Global Fishing Watch
Today the Peruvian government made a public commitment to make its national vessel tracking data publicly available through Global Fishing... Read More
June 5, 2017
Trump Administration Gets One Step Closer to Approving Seismic Airgun Blasting off East Coast
WASHINGTON – Today, the Trump administration issued draft Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHAs) for seismic airgun blasting in the Atlantic Ocean,... Read More
June 1, 2017
President Trump Announces U.S. to Withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON – Today, President Trump announced his intention to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. As... Read More
May 23, 2017
Today, President Trump released his proposed budget for funding the federal government for fiscal year 2018. Included in the budget... Read More
May 18, 2017
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Bill to Ban Shark Fins Nationwide
WASHINGTON –Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to pass the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act (S.... Read More
May 11, 2017
Oceana Awarded Observer Status to Arctic Council
Today, Oceana was named an official observer at the Arctic Council. The announcement was made at the 10th Arctic Council... Read More
May 9, 2017
Over 150 Scientists Call on Congress to Pass National Shark Fin Trade Ban
WASHINGTON –Today, more than 150 scientists from around the world sent a letter to Congress urging the passage of the... Read More
