How plastic in the ocean hurts animals
Plastic pollution is injuring, sickening and killing wildlife — from seabirds and turtles to seals and whales
Oceans
Home to diverse wildlife from the smallest krill to the biggest whale, our country’s oceans — and the ecosystems they support — are worth preserving for future generations.
The Latest on Oceans
Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
Why we must protect the Grand Canyon of the Atlantic
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Six highways in the sky aid in seabird migration
Whale songs share similiarities to human language
Whales’ baleen holds clues about the species’ reaction to whaling
Featured Resources
Ocean appreciation workbook for kids
Which whales live near you?
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is still wreaking havoc on the Gulf of Mexico
The risks of deep-sea mining: Disruption on a massive scale
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The Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s natural and cultural treasures forever. Is the Act itself in danger?
The Antiquities Act has played a crucial role in protecting many of America's most treasured landscapes. We take it for granted at our peril.
Why America should go big on offshore wind
A panel of experts explained the benefits of offshore wind and how everyone can help America reach its offshore wind potential.
In nature, fewer sounds abound
Monitoring nature’s noises helps researchers measure the health and vibrancy of our environment. And it tells us that nature is hurting.
The Bristol Bay Protection Act
Rep. Mary Peltola introduced the Bristol Bay Protection Act to codify the EPA's decision to veto the Pebble Mine.
Oil and coral shouldn’t mix: Deepwater Horizon still affecting deep sea coral
New research highlights the impact the Deepwater Horizon spill is still having on Gulf ecosystems, more than a decade later.