Green Oceans

10/26/2026

A major step forward in our fight to protect Rhode Island's coastal waters! Green Oceans welcomes the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent Federal District Court filing requesting a remand of its approval for the Revolution Wind Construction and Operations Plan.

This request allows the Department of the Interior to reevaluate the project's compliance with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, particularly concerning mariner safety, environmental protections, and search-and-rescue operations.

We raised these critical safety and environmental risks over two years ago before heavy industrial construction began on Coxes Ledge. The urgency of these safeguards was underscored just recently when wreckage believed to be the lost F/V Mistress was discovered a mere 50 feet from a Block Island Wind Farm turbine. This underscores how much we still need to understand about how massive offshore infrastructure alters conditions for emergency access and maritime rescue.

Our efforts are far from over, but this filing is an important acknowledgment that federal safety and legal requirements demand substantive review.

Read the full press release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261019279509/en/Green-Oceans-Welcomes-Interiors-Request-to-Reconsider-Revolution-Wind-Approval-Under-OCSLA

09/24/2026

FV Mistress, ‘lost’ in 2019 after extensive searches, has been located within 50 feet of Block Island Turbine 1. SAR was cited as affected by the wind farm. ‘Lost’? We don’t think so.

09/22/2026

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260922137021/en/FV-MISTRESS-Shipwreck-Lost-Near-Block-Island-Located-After-Seven-Years

Green Oceans’ Underwater Investigation Reveals a Shipwreck Presumed to be the F/V Mistress found at the Base of Block Island Wind Turbine #1.

08/07/2026

We applaud the federal government's agreement with the German multinational RWE to withdraw from offshore wind development in 3 lease areas, including within the New York Bight coastal marine area.

The retirement of RWE's New York Bight lease is especially significant as the waters between New York and New Jersey support productive fisheries, marine-mammal migrations, and other activity, recreational uses, maritime commerce, and coastal communities whose economies and identities remain closely connected to a healthy ocean.

https://www.green-oceans.org/updates-and-events/green-oceans-supports-rwe

08/03/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! We hope to see you at the Lilly Pulitzer Edgartown location from noon to 4:00pm. Lilly Pulitzer Inkwell Beach Islanders Talk

SHOP FOR A CAUSE AT LILLY PULITZER EDGARTOWN!

If you're on Martha's Vineyard this weekend or Tuesday, August 4th - we'd love your support!

Looking for an excuse to add a little Lilly to your wardrobe? Now's your chance to shop while supporting Green Oceans.

Here's How You Can Help

🌸 Shop Sunday or Monday
Simply mention Green Oceans at checkout, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to Green Oceans.

🌸 Or join us in the store on Tuesday!

Tuesday, August 4
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Lilly Pulitzer Edgartown
38 Main Street, Edgartown, MA 02539

Whether you're treating yourself to a favorite Lilly style or picking up the perfect summer gift, every purchase helps Green Oceans continue protecting the waters around Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

If you're on the Island, stop by, say hello, and help us make a difference.

And if you have friends or family on Martha's Vineyard this week, please tag them or share this post—we'd love to see them there!

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Lilly Pulitzer Edgartown for partnering with Green Oceans and supporting our mission to protect the waters around Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Lilly Pulitzer's vibrant designs have long celebrated the joy of coastal living, and we're especially grateful for their commitment to healthy, thriving oceans! Thank you to everyone who participates, and to Lilly Pulitzer Edgartown for your generosity, community spirit, and commitment to healthy oceans.

Together, we're helping ensure these treasured waters remain healthy and vibrant for generations to come!

Lilly Pulitzer Martha's Vineyard

07/31/2026

SHOP FOR A CAUSE AT LILLY PULITZER EDGARTOWN!

If you're on Martha's Vineyard this weekend or Tuesday, August 4th - we'd love your support!

Looking for an excuse to add a little Lilly to your wardrobe? Now's your chance to shop while supporting Green Oceans.

Here's How You Can Help

🌸 Shop Sunday or Monday
Simply mention Green Oceans at checkout, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to Green Oceans.

🌸 Or join us in the store on Tuesday!

Tuesday, August 4
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Lilly Pulitzer Edgartown
38 Main Street, Edgartown, MA 02539

Whether you're treating yourself to a favorite Lilly style or picking up the perfect summer gift, every purchase helps Green Oceans continue protecting the waters around Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

If you're on the Island, stop by, say hello, and help us make a difference.

And if you have friends or family on Martha's Vineyard this week, please tag them or share this post—we'd love to see them there!

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Lilly Pulitzer Edgartown for partnering with Green Oceans and supporting our mission to protect the waters around Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Lilly Pulitzer's vibrant designs have long celebrated the joy of coastal living, and we're especially grateful for their commitment to healthy, thriving oceans! Thank you to everyone who participates, and to Lilly Pulitzer Edgartown for your generosity, community spirit, and commitment to healthy oceans.

Together, we're helping ensure these treasured waters remain healthy and vibrant for generations to come!

Lilly Pulitzer Martha's Vineyard

06/18/2026

Green Oceans welcomes the agreement ending four offshore wind leases off California's Central Coast and in the Gulf of Maine.

By redirecting $765 million toward proven, reliable energy, this decision helps protect marine ecosystems, support fisheries, strengthen coastal communities, and safeguard taxpayers.

"We remain hopeful that meaningful restoration of critical habitats can begin," said Green Oceans President Michael Lombardi.

🌎 Protecting Oceans
⚓ Supporting Fisheries & Coastal Communities
💡 Promoting Affordable, Reliable Energy

Green Oceans extends its appreciation to the Administration, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and Invenergy for pursuing a thoughtful resolution that recognizes the importance of responsible ocean stewardship and affordable, reliable energy.

Learn more: www.green-oceans.org

06/05/2026

https://green-oceans.squarespace.com/updates-and-events/statement-on-recent-changes-to-rhode-islands-coastal-resource-management-council-crmc

05/12/2026

Green Oceans Releases a Statement on Recent Sewage Release and Shellfishery Impacts

“This fishery represents our delicate relationship with Narragansett Bay and demonstrates how natural resources can sustainably support both livelihoods and communities when properly managed.” — Michael Lombardi, Trustee, Green Oceans
https://www.green-oceans.org/

04/22/2026

On this Earth Day 2026, we take a moment to reflect on the importance of Oceans to all life on our planet.

On Aug 6, 2024, this Arctic Tern was spotted hitching a ride on foam debris near Falmouth—remnants of the Vineyard Wind tower AW38 blade failure that had taken place 3 weeks earlier.
The blade failure:
📍 Debris traveled over 100 miles, hitting beaches in MA, RI, and as far as Montauk, NY.
🏖️ Nantucket’s south shore was shut down for 3 days for urgent cleanup.
⏳ While swimming bans were short, cleanup crews stayed busy for weeks as foam and fiberglass continued to wash up.
This photo is a vivid reminder of the immediate footprint left behind by large scale offshore wind turbines.
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