Latest News and Press Releases

Want to stay updated on the latest news?

Sign into Reader Account Create Reader Account

December 12, 2022 09:00 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

New Oceana Analysis Finds Tuna Fisheries Are Masking USD $411 Million Blue Shark Industry

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new Oceana-commissioned study reveals that vessels authorized to fish in the waters of designated tuna regional fishery management organizations...
December 09, 2022 12:44 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Oceana Says Pepsi’s Pledge to Increase Reusable Packaging is Promising But More Specifics Needed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier this week, beverage giant PepsiCo announced plans to double the percentage of beverage servings sold through reusable models from 10% to 20% by...
November 02, 2022 03:00 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Stopping the Expansion of Offshore Drilling Can Help Prevent the Worst Impacts of the Climate Crisis, New Analysis Finds

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As world leaders prepare to gather in Egypt next week for the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), Oceana released a new analysis...
September 21, 2022 10:54 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Bloomberg Philanthropies Reinforces Investment in Oceans with $204 Million Commitment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $204 million investment to protect ocean abundance as part of the Bloomberg Ocean Initiative. Part of this...
September 20, 2022 07:00 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

New Global Fisheries Transparency Coalition Releases Charter for Public Comment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Global Fisheries Transparency Coalition, a new global community of ocean advocates campaigning for increased transparency at sea, released...
September 14, 2022 13:10 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Oceana’s New York Gala Raises Over $1.6 Million to Protect and Restore the Oceans

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, September 13, distinguished business, philanthropic, and cultural leaders gathered at Rockefeller Center’s Rainbow Room for Oceana’s annual...
May 27, 2022 20:48 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

48% of Amazon Shareholders Agree: It’s Time for the Company to Disclose its Plastic Packaging Footprint and Commit to Reductions Going Forward

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This week, at Amazon’s annual meeting, 48% of the company’s shareholders voted in favor of a resolution asking the e-commerce giant to address its...
April 14, 2022 11:01 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Oceana Launches #RefillAgain Campaign

What’s worse than single-use jeans? Single-use plastic bottles. Heidi Montag’s single-use jeans brand, S1NGLES, is revealed to be launched as part of Oceana’s new campaign #RefillAgain, which...
February 01, 2022 08:00 ET | Source: Oceana Canada

Transport Canada can do more to protect critically endangered right whales in the Cabot Strait

Vessel slowdowns must be mandatory to help save right whales from the brink of extinction Media kit with full report and visual assets can be found here. OTTAWA, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...
October 25, 2021 16:16 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Laura Dern honored at star-studded Oceana SeaChange Summer Party

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, October 23, supporters gathered at the 14th annual Oceana SeaChange Summer Party in Laguna Beach to celebrate the organization’s...