The Trump administration has opened nearly all U.S. waters to offshore oil drilling, a move met with strong opposition from coastal communities. Washington must heed these concerns.

For more information on grassroots opposition to offshore drilling, visit Oceana.org.

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The Trump administration has announced plans to open our oceans to offshore drilling.

These radical proposals pose a significant threat to our coastal environments.

Contact Secretary Zinke and urge him to #ProtectOurCoast.

While shark finning is illegal in U.S. waters, shark fins—including imports from countries where it's permitted—continue to be bought and sold across the U.S. This demand is a primary threat to global shark populations.

To learn more about the campaign, visit www.oceana.org/SaveSharks.

While shark finning is illegal in U.S. waters, shark fins—including imports from countries where finning is allowed—continue to be bought and sold throughout the U.S. This demand for fins represents one of the greatest threats to shark populations worldwide.

For additional information about the campaign, please visit www.oceana.org/SaveSharks.

The Magnuson-Stevens Act, our vital fisheries management law, faces a significant threat. Certain members of Congress seek changes that could lead to the overexploitation of our oceans for short-term gain.

Urge lawmakers to protect and uphold the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

The Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) has long protected U.S. fisheries, but congressional efforts now threaten to weaken it. Divers are urged to defend the MSA.

Support the MSA by adding your name today.

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For 45 years, the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) has provided vital protections for dolphins, whales, and seals in U.S. waters.

Unfortunately, a new congressional bill threatens these safeguards. It would facilitate harmful activities like seismic airgun blasting—a loud, dangerous process used for oil and gas exploration—making it easier to injure these iconic animals.

Tell Congress to #DefendMarineMammals and #StandForOceans. Learn more and take action: http://bit.ly/2yEtHRe

Thousands of sea turtles die annually because about half of shrimp trawls operate without Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs). These devices are 97% effective at allowing turtles to escape nets. A proposed rule from December 2016 would expand TED requirements, but the administration has stalled its implementation, allowing the killing to continue.

This delay jeopardizes sea turtle conservation and negatively impacts shrimp fishermen by hindering sustainability and economic opportunities. We must act now to urge Secretary Ross to implement this vital rule.

Click here to take action: Oceana Action

The U.S. Pacific coast seafloor teems with vital marine life, providing essential habitat for fish and other animals. However, these beautiful coral gardens and spongebeds face destruction from bottom trawl nets. Stronger government protections are crucial to safeguard this precious ecosystem.

To learn how you can help stop this destructive practice, visit Oceana.org.

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For 20 years, Amazon Watch has defended indigenous peoples' rights and territories, recognizing them as the best guardians of rainforests. These lands, holding 80% of global biodiversity, face constant threats from extractive industries like oil, agribusiness, and mega-dams.

We partner with indigenous allies to establish industrial "No Go Zones," supporting initiatives like Sarayaku's Kawsak Sacha (Living Forests) to keep oil in the ground. Our aim is to expand this model, protecting vital areas such as Yasuní National Park and the Xingu and Tapajós rivers from industrial development.

We also conduct international market campaigns, including our Amazon Crude Campaign, to reduce demand for rainforest-destroying oil. We expose and pressure governments, corporations, and financiers causing harm. Learn more and join the movement at amazonwatch.org.

Oceana Shark Scientist and Blogger Mariah Pfleger discusses philopatry in Bimini. Philopatry refers to the instinct of animals returning to their place of birth.

Music for this segment is by Patrick Mustain. Learn more at patrickmustain.com.

Before 2015, the Tañon seascape suffered from limited protections, drastically reducing fish populations and threatening its once vibrant ecosystem.

Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies' Vibrant Oceans Initiative collaborates with community members and political leaders to secure the future of these vital fisheries.

Up to 73 million shark fins enter the global trade annually. This devastating practice must end. Urge Congress to pass the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act and support a #FinBanNow.

Learn more about this critical issue here. Music for this message is provided by Adam Lindquist fa-da-do.com.

Actor Josh Jackson highlights the critical connection between ocean health and human well-being. He emphasizes that restoring our oceans not only feeds hungry people but also supports vibrant ecosystems, underscoring our global interconnectedness.

Jackson's video PSA, filmed on San Juan Island in Washington's Salish Sea, promotes Oceana's "Save the Oceans, Feed the World" campaign.

Join Oceana and Josh Jackson's mission to restore the oceans: http://bit.ly/2jNfNV6

Boyan Slat, born 1994, is a Dutch inventor and entrepreneur. At 18, after encountering more plastic than fish while diving in Greece, he questioned why ocean pollution couldn't be cleaned. This inspired him to research plastic pollution, leading to his passive clean-up concept, which he presented at TEDxDelft in 2012.

He founded The Ocean Cleanup, temporarily pausing his aerospace engineering studies to lead a team of approximately 50. His 2017 speech detailed a design breakthrough for the project.

Follow The Ocean Cleanup's progress on their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

The ocean profoundly impacts everyone, even those far from the coast. It regulates our climate, stores carbon, and provides essential nutrients that sustain forests.

Oceana is dedicated to protecting these vital marine environments. Through efforts against offshore drilling, seafood fraud, and other threats, Oceana works to safeguard our oceans now and in the future.

In March 2016, the Obama administration removed the Atlantic from oil drilling plans for five years, a decision influenced by coastal residents. This marked a significant victory for Oceana and the people of the East Coast, demonstrating that their voices were heard in Washington.

Learn more about Oceana's campaigns: Oceana Climate & Energy Campaign

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Global Fishing Watch is an independent organization dedicated to advancing ocean transparency through cutting-edge technology.

It utilizes satellite data and machine learning to visualize, track, and analyze global commercial fishing activity. This platform helps combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, promoting sustainable practices worldwide.

Their free, public platform provides critical data and tools for governments, researchers, and the public to better understand and manage marine resources.

Global Fishing Watch provides a powerful platform for monitoring global fishing activity. It leverages satellite technology and public data to visualize, track, and analyze vessel movements worldwide, promoting transparency in our oceans.

This initiative is crucial for combating illegal fishing, supporting marine conservation, and driving sustainable management of marine resources. Explore their work and data at globalfishingwatch.org.

Support marine life conservation by symbolically adopting a sea otter today.

Your adoption helps protect these vital creatures. Click here to make a difference.