Jan 10, 2024
Progress Report: Protecting the Canyons and Seamounts
CLF is fighting to protect the invaluable habitat, biodiversity, and unique marine life of the Canyons and Seamounts National Monument.
Campaign: Protecting New England's Marine Monument
Sep 15, 2023
New Englanders Agree: We Must Do More to Protect New England’s Ocean
A recent poll proves that New Englanders want to protect our ocean. Safeguarding special marine habitats is a vital step in doing so.
Sep 15, 2023
New England’s Marine National Monument Turns 7
“With our ocean in peril from the climate crisis, protected areas like the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts are more important than ever,” said Jen Felt, Ocean Campaign Director at CLF. “The monument is a biological hotspot that provides a refuge for a remarkable diversity of wildlife and has enormous scientific value. This natural treasure, provides resilience, refuge, and hope in a rapidly warming ocean, and it’s time to protect more areas just like it.”
Sep 05, 2023
New Poll Shows Concern over Ocean Health Among New Englanders
“New England’s ocean is facing a crisis on multiple fronts,” said Dr. Priscilla Brooks, Vice President of Ocean Conservation at CLF. “Climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction are combining to dangerously affect marine life which, if left unchecked, does not bode well for the future of our ocean. This poll makes it clear that people are starting to take notice, and it’s time to protect more areas of the ocean to ensure current and future generations can enjoy this incredible resource.”
Jun 15, 2023
Six Fascinating Facts About Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Here are six fascinating facts to help you get to know one of New England’s ocean treasures.
Jun 06, 2023
Discover Cool Creatures that Thrive in New England’s Ocean
New England’s ocean is full of fascinating and beautiful marine life. Each of these species depends on a healthy ocean to thrive, and all are impacted by the threat of warming waters caused by the climate crisis. Protected areas in our ocean, like the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, are known to help… Continue reading Discover Cool Creatures that Thrive in New England’s Ocean
Jun 02, 2023
Did You Know These 5 Facts about New England’s Ocean?
From deep-sea canyons to underwater forests, New England’s ocean abounds with life.
Oct 05, 2022
Three Hot Tips to Help the Ocean Cool Down
Why is our ocean overheating? The main is that it is working overtime to protect us. An overheating ocean spells bad news for marine life and humans. But we can help. Here’s ho
Sep 15, 2022
New England’s Marine National Monument Turns Six
As we celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, we are calling for more of our ocean to be permanently protected
Jun 14, 2022
CLF Intervenes in Marine Monument Case
“With our ocean in peril from unsustainable human use and climate impacts, now is not the time to be rolling back necessary protections,” said CLF Senior Attorney Erica Fuller. “The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts is a biological hotspot that provides a refuge for a remarkable diversity of wildlife and has enormous scientific value. We look forward to standing up for the monument in court.”
