Oceans
Latino Advocacy Week Promotes Environmental Justice
This week, Hispanic environmental advocates are heading to Washington, D.C., from around the country to engage lawmakers on issues affecting us all…
WA DNR Seeks Input on Kelp, Eelgrass Conservation
Kelp and eelgrass are in trouble, and Washington state wants help from the public identifying where these marine plant species should be saved…
New Mexico May Be Next State to Ban Plastic Shopping Bags
New Mexico may be the next state to ban plastic shopping bags. Both supporters and detractors addressed a legislative committee this week about why …
WA Bill Supports Orcas' Need for More Space from Boaters
Whales are disturbed by vessel noise, but a measure in Olympia would provide a greater buffer for the endangered orcas in Puget Sound. The …
NY/NJ Offshore Wind Farms Hit by Misinformation
Misinformation about the effects of offshore wind turbines on marine life could derail offshore wind farm projects in New York and New Jersey…
Conservation Groups Criticize State Water Board's Side Deals for Delta Water
The State Water Board now says it will take another two years to finalize the San Francisco-San Joaquin Delta water management plan, and it is …
UNE Researcher: Most Glaciers Gone by 2100
A study co-authored by a University of New England researcher finds the majority of the world's glaciers could disappear by the end of the century…
Report: PA Actions Key to Chesapeake Bay Restoration
A new report says there's hope for restoring the Chesapeake Bay - if Pennsylvania does more to meet its clean-water commitments. The 2022 State of …
GA Group Challenges Elimination of Coastal Dredging Protections
The new year brings a new legal challenge to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, asking it to reconsider its decision to dredge year-round on the …
NY Offshore-Wind Experts Look Ahead to 2023
New York has seen growth in offshore wind investments, which advocates hope will continue into the new year. In 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $…
U of Maine Lobster Study Aims to Protect State’s Vital Fishing Industry
Researchers at the University of Maine are studying how warming Arctic waters flowing into the Gulf of Maine are affecting the region's lobster popula…
Ships Slow Down for Puget 'Quiet Sound' Program to Aid Orcas
Ships are getting on board with a program to make Puget Sound quieter for the region's endangered orca population. Sixty-one percent of vessels …