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AN APPEAL FOR THE OCEAN
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

AN APPEAL FOR THE OCEAN

I've been thinking about how our planet - and all its inhabitants - rely on the global ocean, which covers over seventy percent of Earth. We rely on a healthy ocean for oxygen, food, climate regulation, jobs, recreation, and even joy.

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ocean climate action plan turns one
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

ocean climate action plan turns one

We are celebrating as America’s first-ever Ocean Climate Action Plan turns one! This Plan is a government-wide strategy to leverage the power of the ocean as a source of incredibly important climate solutions.

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defending ocean justice
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

defending ocean justice

The Biden Administration’s Ocean Justice Strategy builds on existing environmental justice commitments by proposing equitable and just practices to advance safety, health, and prosperity for communities residing near the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes.. Successful implementation will advance environmental justice on our ocean and coasts and benefit all ocean-dependent populations.

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Climate justice begins with racial justice
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

Climate justice begins with racial justice

The Healthy Ocean Coalition firmly stands in the knowledge that racial justice is imperative, period. You will find us working (imperfectly) to apply that lens through everything we do in the federal ocean conservation and climate policies we champion and voices we center and amplify.

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Interior finalizes Final 5 Years of offshore drilling
Jenna Valente Jenna Valente

Interior finalizes Final 5 Years of offshore drilling

It is deeply disappointing to see the Biden administration ignore the widespread public support for preventing new offshore drilling, go directly against the scientific consensus pointing to the need to phase out fossil fuels, and threaten to offset the emissions reduction already achieved from the clean energy transition by including new lease sales for offshore drilling in the final Five-Year Plan.

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HOC Calls on Biden & Congress to Refocus on Climate Commitments.
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

HOC Calls on Biden & Congress to Refocus on Climate Commitments.

The Biden Administration has released its Five-Year Plan for new leases in offshore federal ocean water. While it only includes 3 new leases, a single new lease sale is one too many. Communities around the country are already dealing with exacerbating impacts from climate disruption caused by our reliance on fossil fuels.

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welcome our advisory board!
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

welcome our advisory board!

Highlighting our 2023-2024 Advisory Board! These for changemakers are working to help the HOC fulfill its vision for a Healthy Ocean!

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ARE YOU READY FOR IT?
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

ARE YOU READY FOR IT?

Hop in, buckle up, and get ready to join the journey of change! Starting next week through the end of September, you will meet some of the incredible leaders that make up the Healthy Ocean Coalition and learn how you can support their work.

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COMMUNITY CENTERED CAPACITY-BUILDING
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

COMMUNITY CENTERED CAPACITY-BUILDING

The Healthy Ocean Advocacy Academy hosted an incredibly successful in-person academy in Georgia. Focused on ocean conservation and equitable ocean policy, this group of advocates built relationships, community, and advocacy plans.

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RECAP: The HOC Goes to DC
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

RECAP: The HOC Goes to DC

During National Ocean Month, the HOC team brought our vision for a healthy ocean through just and equitable ocean policy to our decision-makers. Come along with us while we recap this amazing week.

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people’s climate week: Art & Action for Justice
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

people’s climate week: Art & Action for Justice

Climate justice action centers around communities investing in themselves against corporate greed and corrupt governance. It is only then that we can stand together shoulder to shoulder to save ourselves, to save our kids, and the generations that depend on us.

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BIDEN’S CLIMATE contradictions
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

BIDEN’S CLIMATE contradictions

As we reflect on the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico this Earth Week, it is essential to recognize that our oil and gas appetite is continually sacrificing ocean ecosystems, human communities, and biodiversity, which every human depends upon.

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Climate justice begins with racial justice
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

Climate justice begins with racial justice

The Healthy Ocean Coalition firmly stands in the knowledge that racial justice is imperative, period. You will find us working (imperfectly) to apply that lens through everything we do in the federal ocean conservation and climate policies we champion and voices we center and amplify.

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Hope for the ocean
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

Hope for the ocean

The U.S. needs a just, robust and equitable ocean climate action plan (OCAP) NOW. Tell the Ocean Policy Committee to develop the OCAP today!

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Supporting the Florida keys
Sarah Winter Whelan Sarah Winter Whelan

Supporting the Florida keys

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is home to over 6000 species of ocean life and a labyrinth of mangroves, flowing seagrass beds, and colorful coral reefs, all of which are critical to the health of this ecosystem and all the creatures that inhabit it. Unfortunately, this wonderland is at risk.

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Ready to Take Action?

Check out these opportunities that you can take part in right now to support equitable federal ocean policies!