Oct 25, 2024 · A significant number of whale entanglements have been reported off the coast of California this year due to plastic pollution.

The largest seal species in the Arctic, the bearded seal is named for its long, white whiskers resembling a beard. Learn more.

A 20 percent increase above current carbon dioxide levels, which could occur within the next two decades, could significantly reduce the ability of corals to build their skeletons and some could become functionally extinct within this timeframe.

FEATURED CAMPAIGN Plastic Pollution. Oceana campaigns to stop plastic pollution at the source — by working to pass local, state, and national policies that reduce the production and use of unnecessary single-use plastic and move toward refill and reuse systems.

Working to protect and restore our oceans, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Learn more and get involved.

FEATURED CAMPAIGN Plastic Pollution

Aug 7, 2024 · An Oceana analysis of satellite imagery from the Philippine Space Agency shows the Manila Bay oil spill – resulting from a submerged oil tanker and at least two other vessels – covered 84 square kilometers on July 28, and 27 square kilometers as of July 30. Karagatan Patrol, an online platform established by Oceana, estimates this impacts 50% of Manila Bay, with the oil pollution reaching ...

MYTH: Eliminating subsidies to the oil and gas industry will raise gas prices. FACT: Variations in gas prices are driven by the world market, and are not dependent on U.S. government policies.This includes the existing subsidies for the oil and gas industry according to multiple studies that have found that repealing oil and gas subsidies would have only a …

Celebrating 15 Years of Empowering Belizean Voices Oceana is proud to celebrate our 15th anniversary in Belize, a significant milestone in support of empowered Belizean stewardship of our unique national assets and cultural identity. Since 2009, Oceana has amplified national calls for safeguarding livelihoods and bolstering marine conservation through habitat protection and best practices in ...

The Hawaiian bobtail squid has a bioluminescent light organ inside their mantle cavity, which provides light enough for the squid to hunt at night. Learn more about them and their habitat.