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Oceana statement about Senate Committee Approval of Climate Legislation
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U.S. Closes Arctic Waters to Industrial Fishing
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Arctic Protections Finalized
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September, 2009: Deep-sea Coral Ecosystems Protected in South Atlantic
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August, 2009: Gulf Council Protects Sea Turtles from Bottom Longlines
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July, 2009: Krill Protected in Pacific Waters
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New Report: Ashta Chemicals Still Emitting Mercury
October, 2009
Bluefin Tuna Larval Survey
May, 2009
Hidden Costs: Reduced IQ from Chlor-Alkali Plant Mercury Emissions Harms the Economy
May, 2009

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