The story of the Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) is a compelling narrative of near-extinction, resilience, and the critical role of conservation law. Once thought to be lost forever, this charismatic marine mammal has staged a remarkable comeback, largely thanks to the protections afforded by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Endangered Species Act is Now at Risk- Act Now!
Read MoreUSFWS Threatens to Gut the Endangered Species Act
On November 19, the administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the leadership of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, announced a sweeping set of proposals to roll back critical protections for our nation’s wildlife. The USFWS has opened a strict 30-day public comment period ending December 22, 2025.
Read MoreDefend Our National Marine Sanctuaries
A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. The Act protects US marine habitat, underwater natural resources and cultural heritage treasures, and empowers community input on the use of our national marine sanctuaries.
Read MoreBlood Shrimp- Red Lobster Bankrupts on Back of “Endless Shrimp”
May 29, 2024 UPDATE Red Lobster declares bankruptcy this month, citing, among other things, an all-you-can-eat shrimp scheme that cost the company $11 million when it underestimated how much people […]
Read MoreWalking Sharks, Glowing Sharks- February News
Sometime in the Spring or Summer of 2023, Japan’s TEPCO intends to dump 1.3 million tons of radioactive waste water from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown into the Pacific ocean.
Walking Sharks Protected in Indonesia
Read MoreSUPPORT THE CHUMASH HERITAGE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
Currently the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is in the process of collecting public comments to support the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. This Sanctuary will protect a remote and lightly impacted coastal area off the California Coastline between Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties, critical habitat for sea otters, whales and other endangered species, is sensitive habitat and has significant cultural value for Native Chumash people.
On Thursday January 6 the public can attend the final virtual public hearing for the proposed sanctuary.
Support AB 48 to Ban the Butt in California
Filters, commonly known as cigarette butts, do not protect smokers from cancer, emphysema, or other diseases associated with smoking. However, discarded filters create a costly and prevalent source of litter in […]
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