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
Update: stranded right whale was entangled in Maine fishing gear
Marine protected areas are the best hope for the ocean – but only if the protections are real
Updates
Right whale washes ashore in Martha’s Vineyard
One of the baby right whales has been run over by a boat
9 and counting: more right whale calf sightings ring in the new year
Featured Resources
New Life for the Ocean
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Progress Report: President Biden’s First Year
Forty-Seven State Legislators call on Whole Foods to put Planet over Plastic
The Latest
Deep-water coral bank threatened
Florida’s deep coral reef, protected in ‘80s, faces prospect of destructive shrimp trawling once again
Biden cancels three offshore drilling lease sales
In a victory for marine life, climate, Biden administration cancels three oil leases in ocean waters.
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.
U.S. District Court judge revokes historic oil and gas leases in the Gulf
This could be the beginning of the end of offshore drilling
A critical tool for beautiful oceans
The Biden administration should give future generations the opportunity to appreciate our amazing ocean for years to come