This pro-drilling bill threatens marine life and our climate
The TAP American Energy Act would threaten ocean life with seismic blasting and require more oil and gas lease sales in our oceans and on public lands.
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
Statement: Energy bill would wreak havoc on lands, waters and taxpayers
Statement: President Biden announces new monuments, policies to protect more nature
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Op-Ed on the value of kelp and seagrass
California Ocean Day 2023: A day of action for California’s ocean and coast
Celebrating 10 years of exemplary ocean protections
Featured Resources
Environment California’s 2023 Program Priorities
A photographic tour of California’s marine protected areas
Bay area wildlife hikes your family can take in every season
New Life for the Ocean
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Offshore drilling and climate action don’t mix
As it drafts a new plan to fight global warming, the Biden administration should end offshore drilling leasing.
Celebrating a decade of marine conservation, Environment California looks to the future
A decade of marine conservation points the way toward a future of preserving our state's — and our country's — wild places.
Let’s bring back the southern sea otter to the Pacific Coast
A recent analysis by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that reintroducing this keystone species would "have positive effects on biodiversity" and "enhance kelp and seagrass systems"
California offshore wind lease sale scheduled
December's lease sale will be the first-ever on America's west coast.
Break Free From Plastic Celebration Event
Elected officials, environmental groups, and more come together to celebrate action on plastic pollution.