The Ocean Conservancy
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| The Ocean Conservancy | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private non-profit organization |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Key people | Vikki N. Spruill |
| Employees | 500,000+ volunteers & members |
| Website | http://www.oceanconservancy.org |
The Ocean Conservancy (founded as The Center for Environmental Education[1]) is a nonprofit advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., United States.
[edit] History
The Ocean Conservancy was founded in 1972, with goals to promote healthy and diverse ocean ecosystems, and to oppose practices that threaten oceanic and human life. The Conservancy's list of priorities include "Restore Sustainable American Fisheries," "Protect Wildlife From Human Impacts," "Conserve Special Ocean Places," and "Reform Government for Better Ocean Stewardship."[2]
[edit] Press
- 25 June 2007 United States Government Takes Important Step in Protecting Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales in the Southeast
- 22 June 2007 NOAA Releases Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries; Fish Stocks Remain Depleted Due to Overfishing
- 11 June 2007 Endangered Sea Turtles Receive Vital Protection
- 25 March 2007 New Study Shows that Catch Shares Can Help Achieve Sustainable American Fisheries
[edit] References
- ^ The Ocean Conservancy: Our Accomplishments (English). The Ocean Conservancy. Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
- ^ The Ocean Conservancy: What We Do
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