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September 11, 2024 17:05 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Ocean Advocates Raise Nearly $1.8 Million to Support Oceana at ‘An Evening of Jazz’ in New York City

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, September 10, ocean advocates gathered at the Mastercard Midnight Theatre in Manhattan for “An Evening of Jazz,” presented by Blancpain, to...
September 03, 2024 11:08 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Tuna Vessels Using Forced Labor are Hiding Under MSC Ecolabel, New Research Finds

The world's most recognized ecolabel for sustainable seafood, MSC, is failing to identify forced labor violations in the fisheries it certifies.
August 28, 2024 12:29 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Coca-Cola fails to increase reusable packaging and ensure millions of single-use plastic bottles don’t reach the oceans

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coca-Cola Company recently reported that the percentage of total beverage volume that it sold in reusable packaging in 2023 was just 14%, unchanged...
August 19, 2024 13:26 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Orange County Advocates Raise Over $1.5 Million for Ocean Conservation at Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party

Ocean advocates gathered at Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party, raising more than $1.5 million to support the organization's campaigns to protect the ocean.
June 20, 2024 06:37 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Amazon Cuts Plastic Use in North America, Following Campaigning by Oceana

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Amazon announced that it has replaced 95% of the plastic air pillows from delivery packaging in North America with 100% recycled paper filler — a...
June 11, 2024 11:19 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Oceana Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors: Christina Hicks and Patrice Etlin

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Oceana announced Dr. Christina Hicks and Patrice Etlin have joined the organization’s distinguished Board of Directors. As the largest...
June 06, 2024 11:11 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Oceana and Actor Dennis Haysbert Team Up in New PSA for National Oceans Month

In celebration of National Oceans Month, Oceana launched a new public service announcement with renowned American actor Dennis Haysbert.
May 22, 2024 00:00 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Oceana Calls on Coca-Cola’s Largest Bottler to Commit to Reuse and Plastic Reduction

LONDON, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As shareholders of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) gather in London today for their annual meeting, Oceana will take to the surrounding streets,...
April 19, 2024 09:24 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

Oceana Announces James Simon as New CEO

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oceana’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has appointed James (Jim) Simon as the next Chief Executive Officer of Oceana. This announcement...
April 04, 2024 00:01 ET | Source: Oceana, Inc.

United States of Plastic? Amazon’s plastic packaging waste in US up 9.6% to 208 million pounds in 2022

A new Oceana report estimates that, despite reductions elsewhere, Amazon’s plastic footprint continues to grow in the company’s largest and home market.