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
Statement: Oil sheen off the coast of Orange County
Save sea otters, protect the ocean
Updates
There may be a new group of orcas in the Pacific
Sea otters protect the Pacific coastline
Update: Defending our Marine Protected Areas
California Ocean Day 2024
This year's Ocean Day will give participants the opportunity to meet with their state legislators, hear from experts on current issues concerning the ocean, and celebrate California's marine life.
IN-PERSON
Capitol Annex Swing Space, 1021 O Street, Sacramento, California 95814
Featured Resources
Strengthen Protections for California’s Coast Proposal
Environment California Program Agenda 2024
Organizations submit letter supporting national marine sanctuary and offshore wind in California
Environment California’s 2023 Program Priorities
The Latest
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Deep sea mining isn’t worth the risk
A new study attempts to measure the unfathomable risk deep sea mining could pose to our oceans--and planet.
Some in Congress want to require offshore oil drilling in perpetuity
We spoke out against a bill in the House of Representatives to perpetually mandate oil and gas leases in our oceans.
Why are hundreds of North Pacific gray whales dying?
In recent years, an alarming numbers of gray whales have died. Scientists think they know why.
We have a chance to save green sea turtles
The Biden administration proposed two significant rules to protect green sea turtles and their habitats
Marine protected areas are the best hope for the ocean – but only if the protections are real
With the health of the ocean under threat more than ever before, the need for action has never been greater. Marine protected areas must be a key part of that action.