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September 10, 2025 10:34 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Laura Dern and Patricia E. Harris Honored at Oceana’s New York Gala

Oceana's 2025 New York Gala honored Laura Dern and Patti Harris and raised over $2.6 million to protect and restore the world's oceans.
August 29, 2025 11:34 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

The Philippines Protects One of the Planet’s Most Biodiverse Marine Regions

Today, the Philippines officially declared the waters surrounding Panaon Island a Protected Seascape, preserving some of the most vibrant and biodiverse co
July 28, 2025 17:36 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Orange County Advocates Raise Over $1.7 Million for Ocean Conservation at Oceana’s 18th Annual SeaChange Summer Party

Ocean advocates at Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party raised over $1.7M to support the organization’s campaigns to protect and restore the world's oceans.
May 28, 2025 00:33 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

New Analysis Exposes Destruction in France’s Most Iconic Marine Protected Areas as Nation Prepares to Host 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference

NICE, France, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just before France is set to welcome world leaders to Nice for the third United Nations Ocean Conference, Oceana released a new analysis revealing...
May 22, 2025 19:05 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Pepsi Follows Coca-Cola’s Lead and Abandons Reuse Goal, Doubling Down on Single-Use Plastic Packaging

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 22, PepsiCo announced it is abandoning its reuse goal: to achieve 20% of all beverage servings the company sells be sold through reusable models...
May 21, 2025 03:01 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Who really calls the shots at sea? New research sheds light on hidden ownership of the world’s industrial fishing fleets

A new Oceana report exposes ownership information, or lack thereof, of the world's large-scale fishing fleets.
April 17, 2025 13:33 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Deepwater Horizon Disaster Leaves Destructive Legacy 15 Years Later

15 years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the destruction is still felt by people, wildlife, and ocean habitats, finds new Oceana analysis.
April 08, 2025 09:30 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Toxic Takeout? Your Foam Food Containers Could Be Putting Your Health at Risk

A report by Oceana reveals the dangers behind single-use plastic foam products. According to the report, plastic foam compromises our health and oceans.
March 26, 2025 04:00 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Coca-Cola’s Annual Plastic Footprint Forecasted to Grow to 9.1 Billion Pounds by 2030

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Oceana released a new report that projects The Coca-Cola Company’s plastic use will exceed 9.1 billion pounds (4.1 million metric tons) per year...
December 03, 2024 13:01 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Coca-Cola Doubles Down on Single-Use Plastic, Abandons Reduction and Reuse Goals in Wake of Stalled Plastic Treaty Negotiations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 2, after UN plastic treaty negotiations concluded without consensus, the Coca-Cola Company, a leading member of the Business Coalition for a...