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
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In nature, fewer sounds abound
There may be a new group of orcas in the Pacific
Sea otters protect the Pacific coastline
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
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Help California’s kelp forests
Why we are calling on the state to better protect California's kelp forests, the "sequoias of the sea"
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