Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count Beyond plastic Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count From Wisconsin to Copacabana 52,458 plastic pellets were collected from beaches, streams, and lake shores. May 7, 2025
Statement: Deep sea mining unnecessary, creates risks for centuries Oceans Statement: Deep sea mining unnecessary, creates risks for centuries Media Statements ● April 24, 2025
Environmental groups celebrate World Water Day early to shed light on microplastic pollution Beyond plastic Environmental groups celebrate World Water Day early to shed light on microplastic pollution March 16, 2025
Oregon students advocate for a healthy ocean Protect Our Oceans Oregon students advocate for a healthy ocean May 15, 2025
Earth Day, plastic pollution and the Oregon Coast Aquarium Wildlife Over Waste Earth Day, plastic pollution and the Oregon Coast Aquarium April 22, 2025
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The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is still wreaking havoc on the Gulf of Mexico Oceans The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is still wreaking havoc on the Gulf of Mexico Explainer ● October 22, 2024
Our letter opposing an anti-environment, anti-wildlife appropriations bill Wildlife & wild places Our letter opposing an anti-environment, anti-wildlife appropriations bill Letters & Testimony ● July 22, 2024
The risks of deep-sea mining: Disruption on a massive scale Oceans The risks of deep-sea mining: Disruption on a massive scale Explainer ● July 1, 2024
Orca mom gives birth to its first calf Save America's Wildlife Orca mom gives birth to its first calf Earlier this month, the members of J-Pod, one for the three subgroups of Southern Resident orcas, welcomed a new member to the family. April 11, 2025
Bill bolstering Oregon’s rocky habitat passes through first committee Protect Our Oceans Bill bolstering Oregon’s rocky habitat passes through first committee If passed, House Bill 3587 will help improve Oregon's rocky coastal ecosystems. April 1, 2025
Southern Resident orcas spotted along the Oregon Coast Save America's Wildlife Southern Resident orcas spotted along the Oregon Coast Spring Whale Watch Week participants get a view of Southern Resident orcas (killer whales). March 27, 2025
New research suggests sunflower sea stars are negatively impacted by plastic pollution Protect Our Oceans New research suggests sunflower sea stars are negatively impacted by plastic pollution Sunflower sea stars have all but disappeared from Oregon and Washington, and plastic pollution may be hindering their recovery. March 27, 2025
Oregon bill supporting eelgrass meadows passes its first legislative hurdle Protect Our Oceans Oregon bill supporting eelgrass meadows passes its first legislative hurdle The Eelgrass Action Bill gets a unanimous vote of support from legislators and is a good first sign for Oregon's undersea meadows. March 27, 2025