Oceans Archives

Nov 21, 2025

“A Remarkable, Unique Place”: Three Divers on Their Visit to Cashes Ledge

CLF scientist Gareth Lawson interviews three divers about their experience diving Cashes Ledge, an extraordinary marine habitat in the Gulf of Maine.

A diver measures kelp with a triangular frame while diving Cashes Ledge

Nov 21, 2025

Broad Coalition Condemns Trump Administration’s Plans to Expand Offshore Drilling Off U.S. Coasts

Opening our waters to oil and gas drilling will only fuel the climate crisis and put us at risk of catastrophic oil spills.

Nov 19, 2025

Court Rules That Tracking Lobster Vessels for Conservation and Sustainability is Legal

CLF has long fought to improve fisheries management in New England, and we’ll continue to do so until New England’s ocean, fisheries, and marine life can all thrive.

Oct 21, 2025

New Population Estimate Reveals Just 384 North Atlantic Right Whales Remain

The North Atlantic right whale is still one of the most endangered whale species in the world. Without strong, immediate intervention, they will go extinct in our lifetime.

Sep 24, 2025

Your Questions Answered: Offshore Wind Farms and Protecting the Ocean’s Special Places

Will offshore wind turbines impact Cashes Ledge, a cradle of marine life in the Gulf of Maine? We answer all your questions.

Kelp fronds and swimming fish on Cashes Ledge

Sep 23, 2025

Conservation Groups Applaud Deal That Sets Stage for Restoration of Lower Kennebec River

Letting the Kennebec run free can help bring back millions of sea-run fish, preserve our valuable state fisheries, and improve the health of the Gulf of Maine.