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Atlantic Fishery Commission Misses the Mark on Menhaden
December 16, 2020 — A new decision by an Atlantic Coast fishing regulator may put coastal birds like Ospreys at risk of not having enough to eat.
Creating Safe Havens for Seabirds
December 14, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will help seabirds and coastal communities persevere in the face of climate change.
Modernizing the Ocean Energy Economy
December 04, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will address the climate crisis by reducing our carbon footprint in the ocean.
A Record-breaking Year of Storms Calls for Big Investments on Our Coasts
November 23, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will restore and protect coastal areas that buffer communities and birds from climate change.
New Senate Report Highlights the Roles Nature Can Play in Addressing the Climate Crisis
August 27, 2020 — The Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis calls for natural infrastructure solutions to buffer our coasts.
A Big Day for the Little Fish that Seabirds Rely On
August 05, 2020 — A unanimous vote today recognizes the important role menhaden play for birds, fish, and other wildlife on the Atlantic Coast.
Seabirds and Fisheries Get a Virtual Lift in Congress from 91°µÍø Advocates
August 03, 2020 — Grassroots members attend 91°µÍø's annual forage fish fly-in and speak to legislators about the importance of healthy fisheries.
Florida Defends Its Shores Ten Years After the BP Oil Disaster Was Finally Contained
July 15, 2020 — As birds in the Gulf are still recovering, the Sunshine State faces a threat of expanded offshore drilling.
New Climate Report Puts Ocean and Coasts at Forefront in Fight against Climate Change
July 10, 2020 — The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis calls for harnessing nature to enhance resilience
Protections Removed for Atlantic Puffins’ Winter Home
June 09, 2020 — Pres. Trump to allow commercial fishing in the Atlantic Coast’s only marine national monument.