Feb 13, 2025
Attacking NOAA and the EPA: Can They Do That?
The Trump administration has taken aim at NOAA and the EPA. We’re ready to fight back.
Focus Area: Oceans
Feb 06, 2025
Opening the Atlantic Ocean to Oil Drilling: Can They Do That?
The Atlantic Ocean shouldn’t be exploited for fossil fuels. CLF is ready to fight any attempt to start offshore oil drilling.
Jan 30, 2025
First Circuit Decision Reinstates Rule Protecting Right Whales
Conservation groups applaud a First Circuit Court of Appeals decision reinstating a 2024 National Marine Fisheries Service rule that protects critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear entanglements — one of two major threats to the species’ survival and recovery.
Jan 15, 2025
Biden Administration Inaction Keeps Critically Endangered Whales on Road to Extinction
In 2024 alone, four right whales, including two females and two dependent calves, died as the result of vessel strikes in US waters.
Jan 14, 2025
Attacking Marine National Monuments: Can They Do That?
This is part of an occasional series examining how the Trump administration may alter environmental laws. In 2020, President Trump rolled back protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. His administration opened it up to commercial fishing, endangering the area’s rare ancient corals, vibrant marine life, and vital habitats. We promptly sued… Continue reading Attacking Marine National Monuments: Can They Do That?
Jan 07, 2025
Critical Atlantic Cod Research Puts Survival of Struggling Fish at a Crossroads
New research shines a light on Atlantic cod’s falling populations.
Dec 30, 2024
Your Question Answered: Is Aquaculture Sustainable?
Open-ocean, finfish aquaculture might seem like an efficient alternative to traditional commercial fishing but these fish farms cause tremendous damage to New England’s environment.
Dec 17, 2024
Conservation Matters: Winter 2024
CLF will continue to counter Trump and make climate and environmental progress in the next four years.
Dec 04, 2024
Right Whale Facts: 16 Fascinating Insights About These Majestic Creatures
North Atlantic right whales are fascinating, majestic creatures. Get to know some remarkable facts about this critically endangered species.
Nov 26, 2024
Freediving the Marvels of Cashes Ledge
Diving Cashes Ledge reveals a fantastic hotspot of biodiversity
