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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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Whales’ baleen holds clues about the species’ reaction to whaling
A forgotton collection of baleen helped Smithsonian scientist discover evidence of the stress caused by a resumption of whaling.
New study finds microplastics in commonly eaten seafood
A new study conducted by the Portland State University (PSU)’s Applied Coastal Ecology Lab found microplastic particles in 99 percent of fish and shellfish samples.
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.
What the Beaver State can do for the ocean in 2025
Environment Oregon and our partners will be in Salem advocating for ocean conservation, we'll need your help.
Why are sea turtles washing up on Oregon beaches?
In the past two weeks, two sea turtles have washed ashore on Oregon's beaches. Why?