2024: A Year in Review

In 2024, important strides were made to protect the oceans and marine habitats. Significant victories included legislation in Chile for kelp management, the creation of new marine protected areas in Mexico and Canada, and the European Union’s new biodiversity law. Efforts to reduce plastic pollution gained momentum, with the U.S. committing to phase out single-use plastics and states like Florida and California enacting protective laws. Looking forward to 2025, Oceana aims to continue its campaigns against overfishing and for species conservation, alongside tackling climate change challenges.