New Action Plan Offers Brighter Future for Our Struggling Oceans
A brighter ocean future is on the horizon. Thanks to a final ocean action plan released by the Administration today, we now have a list of specific actions the...
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NRDC's Karen Garrison Wins Prestigious Ocean Conservation Award
For more than a decade, Karen Garrison has worked tirelessly to protect precious ocean life along California’s coastline. Building support with...
Ocean Planning Success: New Agreement Will Promote Offshore Wind and Protect Precious Whales
In a landmark agreement announced today, three leading offshore wind energy companies and several environmental groups have come together in favor of smart...
With the Election Over, "Forward" Means Moving Ahead with Smart Ocean Planning
As our government officials finally move beyond election season rhetoric and preoccupation, it’s time to start looking forward. For our oceans and all those...
Reflections on Second Anniversary of National Ocean Policy
This week marks the two-year anniversary of our National Ocean Policy, a landmark victory for ocean life, and for all of us who love, use, and make a living...
New Report Shows Obstructionist Politics Harming Ocean Management
This week in our nation’s capital, ocean leaders, advocates and businesses, along with ocean champions in Congress, are taking a closer look at the future of...