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Stop Ocean Pollution
Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats, wildlife and humans.
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Protect Marine Wildlife
Protecting the marine creatures, such as sea turtles and sharks, that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing methods.
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Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner energy and an end to offshore drilling.
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Orca whales are the ocean’s fastest swimmers, capable of speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.
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There are a total of 5 different species of marine turtle that are sighted around the Canary Islands.
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If the salt in the oceans was spread over the Earth’s land, it would form a layer more than 500 feet thick.
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Tell the Senate to stop shark finning!
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Oceana's ongoing gulf expedition investigates oil spill impacts
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Oceana Welcomes Chilean President's Decision to Not Allow the Construction of Coal-Fired Power Plant in Northern Chile
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Nautica and Celebrities Join Oceana in Gulfport to Announce Findings and Plans from Gulf of Mexico Research Expedition
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New Nautica Tees Support Gulf Expedition
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August, 2010
: Chilean Senate Recommends MPA Around Sala y Gómez Island
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August, 2010
: Coal-fired Power Plant Defeated in Northern Chile
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June, 2010
: Bluefin Tuna Season Cut Short Again
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Identifying and Protecting Important Ecological Areas off the Oregon Coast
August, 2010
Why Healthy Oceans Need Sea Turtles: The Importance of Sea Turtles to Marine Ecosystems
July, 2010
The International Trade of Shark Fins: Endangering Shark Populations Worldwide
March, 2010
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