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
Update: stranded right whale was entangled in Maine fishing gear
Marine protected areas are the best hope for the ocean – but only if the protections are real
Updates
Right whale washes ashore in Martha’s Vineyard
One of the baby right whales has been run over by a boat
Baby whale season is upon us: Right whale calf has been spotted off of South Carolina
Featured Resources
New Life for the Ocean
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Progress Report: President Biden’s First Year
Forty-Seven State Legislators call on Whole Foods to put Planet over Plastic
The Latest
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.
In a victory for marine life, climate, Biden administration cancels three oil leases in ocean waters
WASHINGTON – Taking action to protect ocean wildlife and U.S. coasts, the Biden administration on Wednesday ditched plans for three offshore oil and gas lease sales.