Oceana proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. We are marking two decades of dedicated work protecting and restoring the world's oceans.

This milestone provides an opportunity to spotlight our significant conservation victories achieved globally, reflecting our unwavering commitment to marine life and healthy seas.

Every year, 33 billion pounds of plastic pollute our oceans, choking marine life and breaking into microplastics that we ingest. This global crisis impacts marine ecosystems and human health.

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A massive Norwegian salmon farm is planned near Acadia National Park, threatening Frenchman Bay with noise, light pollution, boat traffic, and billions of gallons of daily waste.

This facility, projected to produce half of Eastern Canada's salmon, risks introducing disease and parasites, often requiring vast amounts of harmful pesticides and chemicals.

Join us in urging Governor Janet Mills to publicly oppose this project and protect Maine’s coastal way of life. Take action: https://www.Oceana.org/SaveMaine

The community's message is unequivocal.

It is now time to act decisively and #ProtectOurCoast.

A new Oceana report reveals widespread non-compliance with speed limits in critical North Atlantic right whale protection zones. Analyzing vessel speeds from 2017-2020, the study found nearly 90% non-compliance in mandatory areas and 85% non-cooperation in voluntary zones along the U.S. Atlantic coast. Only about 360 critically endangered right whales remain.

Vessel collisions are a leading cause of death for these whales. Studies show that reducing vessel speeds to 10 knots can cut the risk of fatal strikes by 80-90%. While the analysis focused on larger vessels, all vessel sizes pose a threat; a 54-foot recreational vessel recently killed a calf.

Oceana's report reveals widespread vessel speeding in critical North Atlantic right whale habitats. With only about 360 whales left, non-compliance in mandatory speed zones reached nearly 90% from 2017-2020, and non-cooperation in voluntary areas was almost 85%.

Vessel collisions are a primary cause of death for these endangered whales. Studies show that reducing vessel speeds to 10 knots can cut the risk of fatal strikes by 80-90%.

Oceana is urging NOAA to immediately revise U.S. Atlantic vessel speed regulations to prevent the extinction of North Atlantic right whales.

The oceans are Earth's most profoundly impacted yet practically invisible climate change battleground. Watch The YEARS Project's newest video, featuring Joshua Jackson, as he explores the effects of ocean warming and acidification on the Great Barrier Reef.

Continue the journey: Watch 'Collapse Of The Oceans' with Joshua Jackson, Part 2, available here.

This Earth Day, we celebrate Oceana Board member and record-holding big wave surfer Maya Gabeira. An ESPY winner, she has served as an Oceana Ambassador for over a decade, advocating for marine habitat protection through initiatives like the "Catch a Break" PSA.

On April 22, 2021, partner Nautica will match all customer donations, with 100% of contributions supporting Oceana program initiatives.

Conch shells house large sea snails. Learn more in our [Marine Life Encyclopedia](https://bit.ly/3eJNt1G).

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Our partner Nautica presents Angela Kinsey and Oscar Nuñez for Oceana. Known for their roles on NBC’s The Office, these actors are equally passionate about protecting the world’s oceans.

Watch their exclusive interview to learn about their work with Oceana and how to get involved. Nautica is matching all donations through its Give Change to Make Change Round Up Program on nautica.com until March 10.

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The cushion star, a sea star named for its inflated, pillow-like appearance, inhabits coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific. Discover more about marine life at [Oceana.org](https://oceana.org/marine-life).

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NOAA scientists discovered a new comb jellyfish species near Puerto Rico. Learn more about jellyfish in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Adopt a shark today to protect bull sharks and other marine life. All gifts support our conservation efforts. Visit our [Adoption Center](https://bit.ly/3npx97b).

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Polar bears are threatened by climate change, endangering their icy habitat. You can help protect them and other marine life by making a symbolic polar bear adoption. All gifts contribute to safer oceans: Adopt a Polar Bear.

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Atlantic puffins are monogamous lovebirds. Help protect them and other marine life by making a symbolic puffin adoption. All donations support ocean safety efforts. Adopt a Puffin

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The emperor penguin, the world's largest, stands over three feet (one meter) tall. These magnificent birds reside year-round in Antarctica.

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