A 2019 report highlighted a whale's death from ingesting 88 pounds of plastic, leading to starvation and internal damage. This tragic event underscores a broader, often unseen crisis, as many

A 2019 report highlighted a whale's death from ingesting 88 pounds of plastic, leading to starvation and internal damage. This tragic event underscores a broader, often unseen crisis, as many ocean tragedies caused by plastic go unobserved.

The pervasive plastics crisis deeply impacts marine ecosystems and animals. Oceana's new report compiles the first available data on plastic ingestion and entanglements in U.S. marine mammals and sea turtles, revealing the devastating effects of plastic pollution on ocean life.

To learn more about this unfolding disaster, please visit USA.Oceana.org/ChokingOnPlastic.

Access the full "Hindsight 2020" report directly on the Oceana website: oceana.org/hindsight2020.

Music for this project was provided by Adam

Access the full "Hindsight 2020" report directly on the Oceana website: oceana.org/hindsight2020.

Music for this project was provided by Adam Lindquist, available at adamlindquist.com, and Spearfisher, found at sprfshr.com.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to ban the domestic shark fin trade. This action addresses shark finning, a cruel practice where fins are removed at sea and the

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to ban the domestic shark fin trade. This action addresses shark finning, a cruel practice where fins are removed at sea and the shark's body is discarded. While finning is illegal in U.S. waters, fins are still traded, often imported from countries with inadequate protections.

The global shark fin trade is a primary driver of declining shark populations worldwide, impacting an estimated 73 million sharks annually. This unsustainable demand has led to over 90% declines in some populations, threatening one-third of species in major trade hubs with extinction. The U.S. ban aims to mitigate this devastating impact.

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North Atlantic right whales, decimated by whaling until 1935, now face extinction. Only about 400 remain, with fewer than 100 breeding females, primarily threatened by commercial shipping and

North Atlantic right whales, decimated by whaling until 1935, now face extinction. Only about 400 remain, with fewer than 100 breeding females, primarily threatened by commercial shipping and fishing.

To reverse this decline, these whales require protection from fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes. Key solutions include reducing vertical fishing lines and mandating slower ship speeds.

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North Atlantic right whales, once decimated by whaling, now face extinction with only about 400 remaining, including fewer than 100 breeding females. Commercial shipping and fishing pose the

North Atlantic right whales, once decimated by whaling, now face extinction with only about 400 remaining, including fewer than 100 breeding females. Commercial shipping and fishing pose the primary threats.

To reverse this decline, urgent protection from fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes is essential. Reducing vertical lines from fishing gear and mandating slower ship speeds are critical steps.

Music by Adam Lindquist: http://adamlindquist.com/

The Trump administration's decision to open nearly all U.S. waters to offshore oil drilling faces strong opposition from coastal communities, a stance Washington should acknowledge.

Learn

The Trump administration's decision to open nearly all U.S. waters to offshore oil drilling faces strong opposition from coastal communities, a stance Washington should acknowledge.

Learn more about this issue on Oceana's website. Music by Adam Lindquist: adamlindquist.com.

The Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) is our essential fisheries law, vital for ensuring healthy fisheries and abundant waters for future generations. Efforts to weaken the MSA are shortsighted and

The Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) is our essential fisheries law, vital for ensuring healthy fisheries and abundant waters for future generations. Efforts to weaken the MSA are shortsighted and threaten our fisheries. Fishermen nationwide urge decision-makers to keep this law strong, ensuring our oceans remain full of fish.

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Many seafood lovers don't know where their fish comes from. This lack of transparency in the supply chain enables illegal fishing, fraud, public health risks, and even human trafficking, harming

Many seafood lovers don't know where their fish comes from. This lack of transparency in the supply chain enables illegal fishing, fraud, public health risks, and even human trafficking, harming oceans, consumers, and honest businesses.

Traceability is the solution. By tracking fish from boat to plate—including how, when, and where it was caught—we increase transparency and accountability. This reduces fraud and prevents illegally sourced products from entering the market.

Learn more at oceana.org/FishStories. Music by Adam Lindquist. Sounds via Freesound.org users.

The Trump administration has opened nearly all U.S. waters to offshore oil drilling, a move met with strong opposition from coastal communities. Washington must heed these concerns.

For

The Trump administration has opened nearly all U.S. waters to offshore oil drilling, a move met with strong opposition from coastal communities. Washington must heed these concerns.

For more information on grassroots opposition to offshore drilling, visit Oceana.org.

Music by Adam Lindquist.