Oceana in the Mid-Atlantic

10/15/2026

Whales get entangled in fishing gear. It's just that simple. Introducing the solution.

On-demand gear may just be a game-changer for fishing in the ocean.

For ocean animals like whales and sea turtles, entanglements in the long lines of fishing gear are all too common. But with on-demand gear, the buoys and lines stay down with the trap until fishers hit the signal for the buoy to be released, reducing the risk of entanglement.

Learn more about how on-demand fishing gear is a win-win for both marine life and fishers: https://oceana.ly/47mkUl5

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Oceana protected over 4.5 million square miles of ocean and innumerable sea turtles, sharks, dolphins, and other sea creatures – but there is still more to be done. Donate to Oceana today to protect the world's oceans.

10/08/2026

There may be a staggering cost to the fish on your plate if it comes form overseas. That's why Ocean campaigns against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing. Invest 6-minutes in this video heart-wrenching video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fit5OPywwg. Link to take action against IUU in the 1st comment

For 18 months, Rizky Oktaviana was forced to work without pay as a ...

10/07/2026

The small but mighty menhaden plays two roles: they're a crucial food source for everything from ospreys and herons to whales and striped bass, and they filter plankton from the waters off the Atlantic Coast as they feed. As pressures on menhaden continue, concerns are growing about whether enough of these fish will remain to support the marine life and birds that depend on them.

The public comment period closes in just a few days, and it's one of our best chances to weigh in before regulators make their decision. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is deciding how much menhaden can be caught, and the outcome could shape the health of our coastal waters for years to come.

Add your name and tell them to strengthen protections for menhaden:

Oceana protected over 4.5 million square miles of ocean and innumerable sea turtles, sharks, dolphins, and other sea creatures – but there is still more to be done. Donate to Oceana today to protect the world's oceans.

10/06/2026

North Atlantic right whales are facing a huge threat right now. Learm more here -

Critically endangered North Atlantic right whales are on the verge ...

08/27/2026

Plastic does not belong in our national parks.
From the striking icebergs and bellowing sea lions of Glacier Bay to the coral reefs and seaside ruins of Dry Tortugas, U.S. national parks boast pristine natural spaces and an array of biodiversity.
Yet, plastic continues to pollute these important habitats, endangering wildlife and undermining the very goal of protecting these special places.

This National Parks Week, help protect these parks from plastic pollution: https://bit.ly/4cOkOpp

08/24/2026

Did you know it's National Parks Week? To celebrate, we’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite U.S. national parks that boast unique views and ecosystems.

Read more about our top picks and how you can help protect them 👉

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Read more to learn about some of Oceana’s favorite protected spaces and what makes them such special places.

08/14/2026

Not the Mid-Atlantic, but a really good view from FL news on the changes to the Endangered Species Act featuring Oceana -

South Florida’s diverse marine life isn’t just an economic driver through tourism.

07/21/2026