We’re paying to clean up an oil industry mess
Why a recent announcement of offshore oil and gas pipeline cleanup is a drop in the bucket--and an expensive one.
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?
Copepods: the Right whale’s favorite tiny snack
Updates
In nature, fewer sounds abound
Oil and coral shouldn’t mix: Deepwater Horizon still affecting deep sea coral
Rice’s whales are in the top 10 most at-risk ocean species
What You Can Do
Tell President Biden: Save this uniquely American whale and protect its habitat from drilling
Featured Resources
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is still wreaking havoc on the Gulf of Mexico
The risks of deep-sea mining: Disruption on a massive scale
We don’t need deep-sea mining
New Life for the Ocean
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Microplastics threaten Texas coast and wildlife
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.
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.
Year in review: Environment America’s 2023 highlights
Environment America, its state groups celebrate national, state, local victories for the public interest
Rice’s whale habitat auctioned up for oil and gas exploration
Today, oil and gas companies leased 1.7 million acres of pristine ocean in the Gulf of Mexico, home to the highly endangered Rice's whale.
