Under pressure from scientists and conservation groups, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) denied a proposal to allow drift gillnet vessels to operate in an area off the California and Oregon coasts where such fishing is seasonally banned to protect the critically endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle. The drift gillnet fishery, which targets swordfish, tuna and sharks, also kills not just endangered sea turtles, but humpback, fin, gray and sperm whales, several species of dolphins and other marine mammals.
Under pressure from scientists and conservation groups, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) denied a proposal to allow drift gillnet vessels to operate in an area off the California and Oregon coasts where such fishing is seasonally banned to protect the critically endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle. The drift gillnet fishery, which targets swordfish, tuna and sharks, also kills not just endangered sea turtles, but humpback, fin, gray and sperm whales, several species of dolphins and other marine mammals.
June, 2007
U.S. House Passes Resolution on Fishing Subsidies
The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution stating that eliminating harmful fisheries subsidies represents a U.S. priority. That resolution, H.Con.Res.94, was sponsored by Rep. Bordallo.
The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution stating that eliminating harmful fisheries subsidies represents a U.S. priority. That resolution, H.Con.Res.94, was sponsored by Rep. Bordallo.
May, 2007
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution on Fishing Subsidies
In May 2007, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution making it clear the elimination of harmful fisheries subsidies is a U.S. priority. The resolution, S.Res.208, was sponsored by Senator Ted Stevens.
In May 2007, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution making it clear the elimination of harmful fisheries subsidies is a U.S. priority. The resolution, S.Res.208, was sponsored by Senator Ted Stevens.
January, 2007
Pioneer Converts St. Gabriel, Lousiana Plant to Mercury-Free Technology
Pioneer announced that it would switch its St. Gabriel, Louisiana plant to membrane-cell technology (this factory is now owned by Olin Corp). This switch eliminated the largest source of mercury air pollution in the state.
Pioneer announced that it would switch its St. Gabriel, Louisiana plant to membrane-cell technology (this factory is now owned by Olin Corp). This switch eliminated the largest source of mercury air pollution in the state.
December, 2006
New Magnuson-Stevens Act Passed
Oceana helped campaign for new legislation that significantly improves the protection of deep-sea coralsand sponges from bottom trawlingand other destructive fishing gear. This bill as passed makes marginal improvements to the existing Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Oceana helped campaign for new legislation that significantly improves the protection of deep-sea coralsand sponges from bottom trawlingand other destructive fishing gear. This bill as passed makes marginal improvements to the existing Magnuson-Stevens Act.
October, 2006
SuperValu Stores Join the Green List
Oceana receives correspondence that SuperValu, the parent company to grocery stores like Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s and others, plans on posting the FDA advice at seafood counters. SuperValu is the country’s fourth largest grocery company and added nearly 1,400 grocery stores to Oceana’s Green List.
Oceana receives correspondence that SuperValu, the parent company to grocery stores like Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s and others, plans on posting the FDA advice at seafood counters. SuperValu is the country’s fourth largest grocery company and added nearly 1,400 grocery stores to Oceana’s Green List.
September, 2006
Trader Joe’s Joins the Green List
Trader Joe’s responds to inform Oceana it will post the FDA warning signs in all stores. VP for Marketing sends Oceana a copy of an email sent to all stores saying it’s required and that Regional VPs will be checking for signs. Oceana adds Trader Joe’s to the Green List. This was the same day that Clean Air Council, once again, held an event outside of a Trader Joe’s in Philadelphia. Trader Joe’s has over 300 grocery stores.
Trader Joe’s responds to inform Oceana it will post the FDA warning signs in all stores. VP for Marketing sends Oceana a copy of an email sent to all stores saying it’s required and that Regional VPs will be checking for signs. Oceana adds Trader Joe’s to the Green List. This was the same day that Clean Air Council, once again, held an event outside of a Trader Joe’s in Philadelphia. Trader Joe’s has over 300 grocery stores.
