Issues: Oceans


Your Life. Your Oceans.

Signs of trouble in the ocean are starting to surface. Read true stories from people whose lives are changing as fish disappear, red tides advance and industrialization threatens precious coastlines. If you love the water (or the things that live in it), dive in and help save our seas.







News and Issues Highlights
Sustainable Seafood Guide
seafood guideEating fish can be a healthy choice, but some options are better for you -- and the environment -- than others. How do you know which to choose? Our guide can help.


Seafood Recipes
Love seafood but worried about the health and environmental implications? Try these recipes from eco-friendly chefs.

Ocean Acidification
CO2 absorbed by the oceans is changing the chemistry of the sea and harming many forms of marine life.

Testing the Waters
How clean is your beach? Each year, NRDC investigates water quality at U.S. coastlines to find out. Check our results before diving in.


What You Can Do
TAKE ACTION: Ask your representative to co-sponsor a Healthy Oceans Act

Tell the Navy to stop harming whales

For Kids! Make Waves

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Oceans on Switchboard

NRDC experts write about the growing risks to the health of our oceans on the NRDC blog.


Recent Oceans Posts

Obama Announces Ocean Protection Plan
posted by Sarah Chasis, 6/12/09
The U.S. Should Sign the Law of the Sea Treaty
posted by Lisa Speer, 6/8/09
Think Global, Wish Local – My Top Asks This World Oceans Day
posted by Ali Chase, 6/8/09

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