marine life
How the U.S. helps partners tackle illegal fishing
The United States is working with partner nations to combat illegal fishing, protecting a valuable food source and preserving ecosystems.
Protecting the ocean from 5 big threats [photo gallery]
Learn about some of the most pressing challenges to ocean health, how the U.S. government is working to address them, and what you can do to help.
Scientists find mysterious whale is a species all its own
U.S. scientists have determined that a critically endangered whale is actually a new species. Learn more about the discovery of Rice's whale.
U.S. Coast Guard partners with South America to battle illegal fishing
As a part of the U.S. Coast Guard's Operation Southern Cross, the USCGC Stone is making its first patrol in the South Atlantic to combat illegal fishing.
The dire effects of illegal fishing
China's dark fishing fleet poses far-reaching threats to legitimate commerce, food security and marine ecosystems, experts say.
Illegal fishing degrades the environment
Illegal, irregular and unreported fishing hurts more than economies; it also destroys the environment through habitat destruction and overfishing.
New U.S. strategy targets marine litter worldwide
The United States is working with international partners to reduce marine litter. Learn more about a new U.S. strategy for tackling this global challenge.
China’s overfishing and pollution harm the world’s oceans [video]
By engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing around the world, China destroys invaluable marine ecosystems. Learn more here.
U.S. launches new strategy to combat illegal fishing
The U.S. Coast Guard is combating illegal fishing worldwide with a new strategy that calls for targeted enforcement and greater international cooperation.