Jan 30, 2026
North Atlantic Right Whale Found Dead Following Fishing Gear Entanglement
This fully preventable death shows that we must act quickly to prevent further losses and the eventual extinction of the North Atlantic right whale.
Focus Area: Oceans
Jan 22, 2026
The Truth About the Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act protects more than 1,600 species across the United States – but today, it’s under threat.
Jan 14, 2026
Court Urged to Uphold Ship Strike Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales
Intentionally speeding in areas identified as particularly risky for migrating right whales, especially vulnerable moms and newborn calves, is inexcusable.
Jan 13, 2026
Defending Offshore Wind Power
We’re working to bolster affordable wind power across New England.
Jan 13, 2026
Protecting New England’s Marine Monument
Stand up for the Atlantic’s only marine monument: the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts.
Jan 13, 2026
Creating the Northeast Ocean Plan
The Northeast Ocean Plan helps ensure a healthy and thriving ocean.
Jan 13, 2026
Restoring Maine Alewives
CLF took action to save alewives, a fish critical to Maine’s fisheries.
Jan 13, 2026
A Plan for Rhode Island’s Ocean
Rhode Island’s ocean is vital to its economy and environment. CLF was active in guiding decisions on how we use and protect our ocean.
Jan 13, 2026
Massachusetts Ocean Plan
CLF was at the forefront when Massachusetts created a comprehensive ocean management plan.
Dec 15, 2025
A Sustainable (and Tasty) Solution to Ocean Health
Since 2019, Ken Sparta and his son Leo have quite literally leapt into the world of oyster and kelp farming, where they now regularly pull oysters and kelp from the coastal waters near Freeport, Maine. In fact, in 2024, Spartan Sea Farms hauled 100,000 pounds of kelp out of the water.
