In 2021, Oceana launched its first scientific expedition to the Bajos Del Norte and Alacranes Reefs off Yucatan.

This mission assessed the health of these vital marine areas, with data from Project Alacranes highlighting the urgent need for their protection.

A 2021 Oceana report revealed Amazon generated 599 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in 2020.

We are currently at Amazon's Seattle HQ, campaigning for shareholders to pass Item 8. This resolution aims to address the company's immense plastic waste problem.

Solemi Hernandez serves as the Southeast Regional Coordinator for Citizens' Climate Lobby. Growing up in a Venezuelan oil town, she witnessed firsthand the environmental and health hazards of the industry, which inspired her to become a social justice-minded environmentalist.

Now a community organizer in Florida, Solemi is dedicated to finding climate solutions through effective policy.

Offshore drilling and potential spills threaten to devastate coastal fishing, tourism, and recreation industries.

An Oceana analysis reveals that permanent protections for all unleased federal waters could prevent over 19 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and avoid more than $720 billion in damages to people, property, and the environment.

This World Oceans Day, join Oceana in our mission to save the oceans and feed the world.

With your help, we can rebuild marine biodiversity and abundance, providing a billion people with healthy seafood daily.

Join a conversation with Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown, a faculty member at Savannah State University. Dr. Hoskins-Brown is a marine scientist, professor, and community change-maker.

Support Dionne here: https://www.savannahstate.edu/contact-us.shtml

Ocean plastic pollution is a major global concern, with an estimated four million tons entering annually and projected to rise. This widespread issue poses significant threats to marine ecosystems.

Scientists recently discovered a massive load of microplastics, around 12,000 pieces per liter, frozen in Arctic ice. These tiny particles are easily ingested by sea animals, raising fears about harm to marine life and humans.

Tackling this urgent global challenge requires immediate and effective solutions.

Major beverage brands have pledged to increase recycled content in single-use plastic bottles to 25-50% by 2025. However, a new study by consulting firm Eunomia, prepared for Oceana, indicates these commitments will not significantly reduce plastic pollution overwhelming our oceans.

Instead, the study highlights a simple, historically proven solution: refillable bottles. This concept, still widely utilized globally, offers a more effective approach to mitigating plastic waste than current industry targets.

Jarid Manos, an author, free diver, and ecological health practitioner, shares his experiences diving with sharks and promoting collective conservation behavior change.

Support Jarid's work here: https://gprc.org/

Join us for a chat with CUNY PhD candidate Eric Angel Ramos. Eric explores marine mammal acoustics and behavior throughout the Mesoamerican region.

Hear about his adventures with bottlenose dolphins and manatees, and learn about his work with FINS Central America.

Support Eric's efforts here: finsconservation.org

Join us for a conversation with FIU Doctoral Candidate and Marine Veteran David Riera.

He will discuss how his roles with the Hispanic Access Foundation and Society of Wetlands Sciences promote Ocean Stewardship in South Florida and globally.

Support David's work here: www.hispanicaccess.org

Join us for a chat with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Learn about her vital work protecting coastal communities and oceans in the Lowcountry and beyond.

Support Queen Quet's efforts by visiting her website: gullahgeecheenation.com.

Discover the impactful work of three Black female shark researchers who are transforming the field of shark science. They achieve this through their groundbreaking group, Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS).

Support their pioneering efforts and learn more about their mission by visiting their website: https://www.misselasmo.org/

Join us to hear from an inspiring youth activist who is shaping a just and healthy future on the Southern California coast.

Support Aisha's vital work here: youth4climate350.org/2-find-your-passion/

Join an inspiring talk with Hermina, founder and Executive Director of the Susie King Taylor Women's Institute and Ecology Center. She will discuss her work fostering coastal stewardship among Black women in Georgia.

Hermina also serves as Oceana’s Georgia Field Representative. Support her vital work at the Susie King Taylor Institute.

Join us for a chat with youth activist Hannah Testa. She will discuss her passion for ocean protection through her non-profit, Hannah for Change, and her new book, "Taking on the Plastics Crisis."

Support Hannah's vital work: Hannah for Change.

Join Kemit-Amon Lewis, an ocean conservationist and resiliency champion. Kemit has spearheaded conservation and stewardship efforts across the Caribbean, including a decade developing The Nature Conservancy's Caribbean coral restoration program.

Support Kemit's vital work.

Learn more and contribute at perryinstitute.org.

Goffinet McLaren, author of *Sully Saves the Seas*, founded The Chirping Bird Society and is a member of Stop Offshore Drilling in the Atlantic. A dedicated ocean advocate, she accelerated her efforts upon retirement.

Join us to hear what inspired Goffinet's advocacy. Support her work here: http://chirpingbirdsociety.blogspot.com/

Rabbi Ed Rosenthal is the Executive Director and Campus Rabbi for Suncoast Hillels, and founder of Scubi Jews at Eckerd College.

He promotes ocean conservation and exploration by integrating faith and community. Join us to learn more about his unique approach.

Support Rabbi Ed's work at repairthesea.org.

Wanika Fisher, a State Delegate representing Maryland’s Prince George’s County, is featured in our #OceanStewardSpotlight. She will discuss her work combating plastic pollution and her holistic strategy for protecting human rights and the environment.

Support Delegate Fisher by following her on Twitter: @WanikaFisherMD