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.
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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.
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New study finds microplastics in commonly eaten seafood
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Southern Resident orca mom mourns the loss of another calf
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Hundreds of Oregonians support stronger protections for Southern Resident orcas
Over 300 Oregonians signed our letter calling on state officials to better protect Southern Resident orcas.
The Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s natural and cultural treasures forever. Is the Act itself in danger?
The Antiquities Act has played a crucial role in protecting many of America's most treasured landscapes. We take it for granted at our peril.
Sea otters spotted along the Oregon coast
A pair of sea otters just made their way from Washington to the waters off Northern Oregon.
RELEASE: New report finds we shouldn’t mine the deep sea
Better ways to meet critical mineral needs without extreme damage to deep-sea ecosystems
New research says gray whales in Oregon are in trouble
Gray whales in Oregon love to forage in our kelp forests but these areas are struggling. Perhaps, bringing back another marine mammal to our shores could be the solution they need.