Oceana’s Post

Today is the first day of #PlasticFreeJuly! Today, plastics are everywhere, from the deepest ocean trenches to the highest mountain peaks. But together, we can fight this plastic crisis and create a healthier, cleaner future for our planet. See how you can get involved today: https://oceana.ly/3LdNeuF

New Oceana analysis released this week shows nearly 3,000 fishing vessels spent months – and sometimes years – at sea without coming to port last year. These long voyages can be a risk indicator of illegal fishing activity or forced labor. “Extensive time at sea keeps vessels away from scrutiny and increases the risk of illicit conduct on the high seas. We cannot have accountability at sea without transparency at sea.” – Oceana Campaign Director Dr. Max Valentine Learn more: https://oceana.ly/3KZ1CXQ

Thank you to Reps. Jared Huffman, Ed Case, Mary Peltola and James Moylan for introducing new legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the primary law governing U.S. marine fisheries. This bill will improve habitat conservation, bycatch management & requirements to rebuild fish stocks - critical for a healthy, restored ocean! Read more: https://oceana.ly/4cB33Hu

A WIN FOR WILDLIFE: Florida is banning the intentional release of balloons - balloons are one of the deadliest forms of plastic pollution for ocean wildlife. 🐬 We applaud the state for passing a new law to protect Florida's shorelines and ocean life. Balloons and their plastic ribbons, tie-off disks, clips, and other attachments can be easily ingested and swallowed by endangered sea turtles, seabirds, and other ocean wildlife. In fact, studies show balloons rank among the deadliest plastic for ocean animals. Florida's new law will help save ocean wildlife from these preventable deaths!

📣 GREAT NEWS: Last week, Amazon announced that they are cutting their plastic use in North America! Oceana's Matt Littlejohn calls this "welcome news for the oceans and the company’s customers." Learn more about this exciting ocean victory: https://oceana.ly/3VzPIsk

NOW HIRING: Campaigner and Policy Advisor: https://oceana.ly/3KQHzKS

🔥 Imagine if every time you put out a fire, you were required to start another one. That's the bizarre reality for clean energy in the U.S. today. Right now, the government can't move forward with clean wind unless it advances oil and gas drilling. We need to develop clean energy, like offshore wind, to help combat the worst impacts from climate change and #ProtectOurCoast. Speak up to protect our planet today: https://oceana.ly/3zfYioo