Not to be confused with the British nightclub chain, Oceana in Washington, D.C., is the biggest international organization exclusively dedicated to ocean conservation. Founded in 2001, Oceana has offices on three continents and states as its vision to “make our oceans as rich, healthy, and abundant as they once were.” This obviously implies that human activity has had a negative influence on Earth’s oceans, and Oceana has identified three main problems: taking too many fish out of the water, putting too many pollutants in the water, and squandering the oceans’ resources. It continues to say that rivers and lakes have been restored over the years, but not enough has been done to help the oceans, which cover 71 percent of the planet. Oceana’s work is conducted through policy-driven campaigns, including stopping ocean pollution, promoting responsible fishing, protecting marine wildlife, and preserving special places.
