Deep-water coral bank threatened
Florida’s deep coral reef, protected in ‘80s, faces prospect of destructive shrimp trawling once again
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U.S. District Court judge revokes historic oil and gas leases in the Gulf
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Biden cancels three offshore drilling lease sales
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In a victory for marine life, climate, Biden administration cancels three oil leases in ocean waters
WASHINGTON – Taking action to protect ocean wildlife and U.S. coasts, the Biden administration on Wednesday ditched plans for three offshore oil and gas lease sales.
Hundreds of voices are speaking up for big blue
More than 250 community leaders joined the movement to protect our oceans by signing up to become “Voices for Our Oceans.”
New report: Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina could power entire region with electricity from offshore wind
BALTIMORE - A new report shows that Atlantic states could power the entire region with clean wind energy off our coasts.
Statement: Biden administration will make historic commitments to protecting America’s natural heritage
WASHINGTON -- As part of an executive order, President Joe Biden is expected to announce Wednesday a stop on all new drilling in public lands and waters. The president will also set a goal of protecting 30 percent of U.S. lands and oceans by the year 2030.