Issues: Oceans


Your Life. Your Oceans.

Signs of trouble in the ocean are starting to surface. Read true stories from people whose lives are changing as fish disappear, red tides advance and industrialization threatens precious coastlines. If you love the water (or the things that live in it), dive in and help save our seas.







News and Issues Highlights
Statement on the Cosco Busan Oil Spill
The November 7 oil spill in the San Francisco bay is a tragic reminder of the fragility of our coastal ecosystems. NRDC recommends ways to prevent another catastrophe.

Reviving Our Oceans
Overfishing, pollution and habitat destruction have brought the ocean to the brink of collapse. But there is strong evidence that we can restore ocean health.

How Clean is Your Beach?
beachballNRDC's annual Testing the Waters report investigates water pollution at beaches across the country.


Military Sonar Kills Whales
NRDC intensifies the campaign to secure precautions against military sonar's deadly effects.


What You Can Do
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