Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
From Wisconsin to Copacabana 52,458 plastic pellets were collected from beaches, streams, and lake shores.
Oceans
Home to diverse wildlife from the smallest krill to the biggest whale, our country’s oceans — and the ecosystems they support — are worth preserving for future generations.
The Latest on Oceans
100+ actions for the ocean at the Tampa Bay Youth Ocean Summit
Toxic chemicals now found in ocean spray
Updates
Roughly two thirds of Oregon kelp forests have disappeared
New Englanders show support for the Right whale
Gov. Kotek signs bill to support Oregon’s Marine Reserves Program
Featured Resources
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is still wreaking havoc on the Gulf of Mexico
We don’t need deep-sea mining
Bay area hikes and walks to see wildlife in every season
Reducing plastic waste in the states
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Is offshore wind killing whales?
Separating fact from fiction when it comes to offshore wind’s impacts on whales
Why America should go big on offshore wind
A panel of experts explained the benefits of offshore wind and how everyone can help America reach its offshore wind potential.
Celebrating California’s ocean and coast with California Ocean Day 2024
Californians from across the state brought the ocean to Sacramento with California Ocean Day.
Our 2024 priorities in the states
During a contentious election year at the federal level, state and local governments have some of the best opportunities to make progress on issues that affect our environment, our health, and the quality of our lives.
New England’s Canyons and Seamounts gets support
Thousands from across the country call for conservation of New England's only strongly protected ocean refuge