As we celebrate World Oceans Day, Sea Turtle Week, and World Oceans Month, we’re reflecting on the power of collective action to protect the ocean wildlife and coastal ecosystems we all depend on. Every breath begins with a healthy ocean, and our future rises and falls with the ocean. Simply put: no blue ocean, no green future. As you explore this year’s World Oceans Month opportunities below, remember: your voice makes it real. Help protect what thrives beneath.
Our advocacy roots, scientific expertise, and community-powered model allow us to respond quickly to emerging threats, influence policy, and take action where wildlife needs us most. This year, supporters helped us achieve meaningful victories for wildlife and the ocean we all share:
- Protected Endangered Species: During our ESA Week of Action, supporters submitted 3,055 comments, contributing to a coalition-wide total of 387,926 comments defending the Endangered Species Act.
- Helped Stop Attacks on Wildlife Protections: Working alongside partners nationwide, we helped push back against legislation that would have weakened endangered species protections, resulting in the bill being pulled from the House floor twice.
- Advocated for the Gulf in Washington, D.C.: We met directly with lawmakers to oppose harmful offshore drilling proposals and champion stronger protections for Gulf wildlife and habitats.
- Held the Trump Administration Accountable: We joined legal action challenging misuse of the Endangered Species Act’s National Security Exception and filed suit against BP’s proposed Kaskida ultra-deepwater drilling project, one of the Gulf’s riskiest offshore oil developments.
- Mobilized Ocean Advocates Nationwide: Thousands of supporters took action through public comments, advocacy campaigns, and grassroots organizing to defend wildlife and strengthen environmental protections.
World Oceans Month is a reminder that meaningful conservation progress happens when people refuse to stay silent. Every public comment, advocacy meeting, legal challenge, and supporter helps move us closer to thriving oceans and healthy coastal communities. Because the truth remains: the ocean is for wildlife, not spills. And while wildlife can’t vote, we can.
More Impactful Ways to Use Your Voice and Take Action for the Ocean:
