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Oil, the Ocean, and Democracy — Belize Shows the Way Forward

New law in Belize requires that any decision to open its ocean up to oil and gas drilling must first be approved by the Belizean people.

4 min readMar 14, 2024

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Oil, the Ocean, and Democracy — Belize Shows the Way Forward

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Andrew Sharpless

It’s time to stop cleaning up the oil industry’s mess

For weeks, we’ve watched as crews work tirelessly to remove toxic oil spilled along the Peruvian coast.

3 min readFeb 15, 2022

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It’s time to stop cleaning up the oil industry’s mess

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Andrew Sharpless

This Week: New Victories in the Philippines and Brazil

It’s been an exciting week here at Oceana. I wanted to make sure you heard about our two recent victories in the Philippines and Brazil:

1 min readMay 18, 2018

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Andrew Sharpless

U.S. protects key habitat in the Pacific

ust last month, the Pacific Fishery Management Council voted unanimously to protect more than 140,000 square miles of vulnerable and…

3 min readMay 4, 2018

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Andrew Sharpless

Chile announces dramatic expansion of protected areas in its seas

In a huge victory for Oceana, its allies and supporters, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has unveiled protections for large swaths of…

3 min readMar 6, 2018

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Chile announces dramatic expansion of protected areas in its seas

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Andrew Sharpless

Sailors for the Sea joins forces with Oceana

I am very pleased to share some good news: Oceana and Sailors for the Sea, a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging ocean sailors in…

2 min readFeb 13, 2018

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Standing up for the little guys

Some of the most important fish in the sea are also the least charismatic. Also known as forage fish, the humble sardines, anchovies…

5 min readJan 18, 2018

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Standing up for the little guys

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Andrew Sharpless

5 Recent Victories for the Oceans

In the last several weeks, Oceana and its allies won five important victories that will help protect biodiversity and increase abundance in…

3 min readJan 18, 2018

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5 Recent Victories for the Oceans

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Andrew Sharpless

Andrew Sharpless

I'm the international CEO of @Oceana, the largest organization devoted entirely to restoring abundant oceans. Let's save the oceans and feed the world!

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