
National Ocean Protection Coalition (NOPC)
@oceancoalition
We're a partner-powered coalition of 50+ organizations all working together to create and support marine protected areas across the U.S.
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Turn your passion for #OceanConservation into a career! National Ocean Protection Coalition (NOPC) and our partners are looking for highly skilled and creative advocates. Visit our careers page: buff.ly/tyLbTEu Let's work together to #SaveOurSeas.

This Mother’s Day we celebrate mother figures everywhere, including the ocean. @neaq's aerial survey over the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts spotted whale moms w/their babies, including a pilot whale “daycare” with 4 calves! President Donald J. Trump must not remove protections for this area.


As federal #ocean protections are gutted, will California rise to the moment? Marine protected areas safeguard ocean life, support human well-being, & strengthen blue economies. Let’s expand protections now! California Natural Resources Agency apnews.com/article/marine…


THANK YOU Ed Markey, Rep. Jared Huffman, Suzanne Bonamici, @chelliepringree, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Congressman Gabe Amo for rallying to support NOAA’s workers and critical services this week! #SaveNOAA 🌊🎣🌪️



“If you’re a fish lover, you want to protect #HudsonCanyon,” says Vinny Milburn, owner of Greenpoint Fish in Brooklyn, NY. This month, seafood markets in NY and NJ will wrap seafood in butcher paper with language in support of protecting the canyon. 📢 bit.ly/3ZRWSuQ

Float through NOAA Florida Keys NMS with us for #SeaTurtleWeek! #DidYouKnow six species of sea turtles are seen swimming in marine sanctuaries? Learn more about how national marine sanctuaries protect marine wildlife like sea turtles at marinesanctuary.org!

“An MPA is like a bank account for today and an investment for the future.” On Hawaii Public Radio, scientist Dr. Richmond highlights the essential role that marine protected areas play in boosting fish populations -creating both natural and economic benefits. 🌊hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversati…



Amid President Donald J. Trump’ efforts to roll back ocean protections and eliminate NOAA research, Members of Congress are taking charge to protect our oceans. TY Rep. Jared Huffman and other champions fighting for responsible ocean policy, science-based decisions, and international leadership.


National marine sanctuaries are for: 🦦Wildlife 🏊Recreation ⛰️Cultural and historic resources 🐳Biodiversity 💲Local tourism National marine sanctuaries are NOT for: 🙅Big Tech handouts 🛢️Oil exploration & drilling Stand up for our protected waters! House Committee on Natural Resources



Thanks to Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, Representative Val Hoyle, and Rep. Jared Huffman for standing up for special ocean places under threat of being opened up to industrial activities. Tell Congress to vote NO on the CORE Act and the Undersea Cable Protection Act. naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/event…


Deep sea mining threatens our oceans & American Samoa's way of life. 🚨 The proposed project off American Samoa is reckless & unnecessary. Speak up before July 16! Submit your comment to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and tell them to halt deep sea mining plans. #DefendTheDeep #ProtectOurOcean


Thank you Rep. Jared Huffman Representative Val Hoyle for speaking out against the Undersea Cable Protection Act. This bill allows tech companies to disrupt delicate habitat in our marine sanctuaries with NO accountability.
