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
Marine protected areas are the best hope for the ocean – but only if the protections are real
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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
October 2020 Letter to Whole Foods
The Latest
As her calf looks on, a whale mother is saved
Freed from fishing gear, there is now hope for Pinball and her baby
Advocates offer feedback on offshore wind areas
Environment America Research & Policy Center offered feedback and comments on draft wind energy areas off the mid-Atlantic coast.
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.
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.