More of our ocean wildlife spared from drilling
The Biden administration’s action blocks offshore drilling in the Pacific, Atlantic, Eastern Gulf of Mexico and parts of the Bering Sea.
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
Is offshore wind killing whales?
The Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s natural and cultural treasures forever. Is the Act itself in danger?
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Whales’ baleen holds clues about the species’ reaction to whaling
The Biden administration’s five year plan schedules three offshore oil and gas lease sales
Biden cancels three offshore drilling lease sales
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New Life for the Ocean
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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.
Marine protected areas are the best hope for the ocean – but only if the protections are real
With the health of the ocean under threat more than ever before, the need for action has never been greater. Marine protected areas must be a key part of that action.
Has PFAS contaminated your beach?
As summer kicks into high gear and more families are hitting lakes and beaches around the country, the last thing on their minds is potential dangers lurking in the water.
Deep-water coral bank threatened
Florida’s deep coral reef, protected in ‘80s, faces prospect of destructive shrimp trawling once again
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.