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Marine Conservation organizations in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean
Oceana USA
1025 Connecticut Ave, Washington DC, USA
Region Active
North America
Non-profit
Activity
Marine conservation, Advocacy, Sustainable fishing, Protection of marine life, Marine pollution, Conservation of marine and coastal diversity
Description
In the US Oceana advocates for policies that will restore and maintain ocean abundance and biodiversity. 'U.S.-managed waters are among the most extensive national waters in the world, and Oceana is dedicated to making sure those waters are healthy and productive for generations to come. Oceana’s campaigns utilize grassroots organizing, in-house scientific experts and litigators, strategic communications, and political engagement to stop overfishing, reduce bycatch, protect habitat, curb pollution and increase transparency.' There are offices in Alaska, California, New York, Oregon and Florida