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Leonardo DiCaprio Honored at Oceana’s 10th Annual New York Gala Sep 26, 2023

On Tuesday, September 19, Oceana supporters gathered at Rockefeller Center’s Rainbow Room to celebrate the organization’s 10th annual New York Gala. More →

Oceana’s New York Gala Raises Over $1.6 Million to Protect and Restore the Oceans Sep 15, 2022

On Tuesday, September 13, distinguished business, philanthropic, and cultural leaders gathered at Rockefeller Center’s Rainbow Room for Oceana’s annual New York Gala to celebrate and support the organization’s mission to restore the health and abundance of the world’s oceans. More →

Stars Attend Oceana’s 14th Annual SeaChange Summer Party Oct 27, 2021

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, held the star-studded event in Laguna Beach, CA on Saturday, October 23, 2021. More →

Jane Fonda Honored at Oceana’s Star-Studded New York Gala Oct 16, 2020

On Monday night, attendees tuned in for the first ever virtual Oceana New York Gala to honor two-time Academy Award-winning actor, author, and activist Jane Fonda and to raise funds in support of Oceana’s campaigns to restore the world’s oceans. More →

Oceana Announces Sam Waterston New Chair of Board of Directors Oct 2, 2020

Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation organization, announced new leadership for its Board of Directors. Actor and long-time Oceana Board Member Sam Waterston was elected Chair, succeeding Valarie Van Cleave, and María Eugenia Girón was elected Vice Chair, succeeding actor Ted Danson. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio and Sting Headline Oceana's Virtual SeaChange Summer Party Aug 26, 2020

On Saturday, August 22, supporters tuned in for the first ever virtual SeaChange Summer Party to benefit Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation organization. More →

Sam Waterston and Oceana Demand Plastic-Free Choices Jun 9, 2020

Oceana has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) starring actor and Oceana Board Member Sam Waterston about the dangers of ocean plastic pollution and the need for companies to give consumers with plastic-free choices. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace Bring Fire Drill Fridays to Climate Impact Zone Mar 9, 2020

Over the weekend, hundreds of community members and activists joined Grace and Frankie stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Sam Waterston and Greenpeace USA in the Los Angeles Harbor area to demand politicians like District 15 Councilmember Joe Buscaino and California Governor Gavin Newsom take real action to stop the climate crisis. More →

Jane Fonda And Celebrities To Converge On San Pedro Municipal Building Today Mar 6, 2020

After last month’s launch of the iconic Fire Drill Fridays protests in Los Angeles, Jane Fonda, Greenpeace USA, and Communities for a Better Environment will be joined by actors, activists, and community leaders including Lily Tomlin, Diane Lane, Lana Parrilla, Billie Lee, and more to bring Fire Drill Fridays to the Los Angeles Harbor area, a community at the very heart of the climate crisis. More →

Jane Fonda to Deliver Address on Climate Change at National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Dec 10, 2019

Actor and activist Jane Fonda will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Dec. 17 on her movement to push for political action on climate change. More →

Jane Fonda Leads Fire Drill Fridays Nov 14, 2019

Jane Fonda's Fire Drill Fridays call for fast action on a Green New Deal & an end to all new fossil fuel exploration/extraction and taxpayer subsidies to oil companies. More →

Oceana NYC Gala Raises $1.5 Million for the Oceans Oct 19, 2018

On Friday night, with the skyline of Manhattan serving as backdrop, MC and Oceana Board Member Ted Danson led Oceana’s New York City Gala in honoring two actors who have been longtime advocates for the oceans. More →

Bill Clinton Honors Ted Danson At Oceana Gala Sep 14, 2017

In a surprise appearance at Oceana's New York Gala last night, former president Bill Clinton presented actor and Oceana board member Ted Danson with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his three decades of ocean advocacy. More →

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks Return To Host Simply Shakespeare Sep 5, 2017

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 27th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit Monday, September 18, 2017 at 8:00pm at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. More →

Don Henley Performs Exclusive Concert To Benefit Oceana And The Walden Woods Project Jul 21, 2017

A plethora of stars attended an exclusive concert by Don Henley and friends Jackson Browne and Bill Murray in support of Oceana and The Walden Woods Project. More →

Ted Danson, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston Help Raise $1.2 million For Ocean Conservation Jul 19, 2017

Ted Danson, Sam Waterston, Lily Tomlin, Alison Pill, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Stephanie Cayo, Briana Evigan, Heidi Nazarudin, Christina Ochoa, and Sally Pressman were among those who attended the 10th annual SeaChange Summer Party in Laguna Beach on Saturday evening to support Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation organization. More →

Oceana And The Walden Woods Project Present Rock Under The Stars With Don Henley And Friends Jul 14, 2017

Oceana and the Walden Woods Project present Rock Under The Stars with Don Henley and Friends next week. More →

Sam Waterston And Lily Tomlin To Be Honored At Oceana SeaChange Summer Party Jul 11, 2017

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 10th annual SeaChange Summer Party. More →

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks Host A Smokin' Shakespeare Motown Much Ado Sep 5, 2016

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 26th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit Monday, September 19, 2016 at 8:00pm at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. More →

Seth MacFarlane Honored At Star-Studded Oceana SeaChange Summer Party Aug 2, 2016

Seth MacFarlane, Sam Waterston, Ted Danson, Jeff Goldblum, Angela Kinsey, Colin Egglesfield, Leonor Varela, Sally Pressman and Olympic swimmer Aaron Peirsol attended the 9th annual SeaChange Summer Party in Laguna Beach on Saturday evening to support Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation organization. More →

Seth MacFarlane To Be Honored At Oceana SeaChange Summer Party Jul 25, 2016

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 9th annual SeaChange Summer Party this weekend. More →

Sting Sings At Star-Studded Oceana Concert Jul 22, 2016

Award-winning musician Sting performed an intimate concert to benefit the world’s oceans this week. More →

Oceana Presents: Sting Under The Stars Jul 15, 2016

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host an intimate concert featuring a performance by 16-time Grammy Award winning artist and Oceana supporter, Sting, at a private residence on Tuesday, July 19th. More →

Sam Waterston: Our Democracy Needs a Wake-Up Call Apr 11, 2016

Actor Sam Waterston (Law & Order, The Newsroom) and Every Voice Center president and CEO Nick Nyhart penned a piece for MNBSC on why they are joining activists on their march from Philadelphia to DC calling for leaders in Washington to fix the broken democracy. More →

Seth MacFarlane Hosts Star-Studded Concert For Our Oceans Sep 30, 2015

Multi-hyphenate Seth MacFarlane hosted A Concert for Our Oceans earlier this week. More →

Seth MacFarlane To Host A Concert For Our Oceans Sep 22, 2015

Multi-hyphenate Seth MacFarlane will host Oceana's A Concert for Our Oceans. More →

January Jones And Jon Hamm Attend Oceana's SeaChange Summer Party Aug 4, 2015

A number of stars attended the 8th annual SeaChange Summer Party in Dana Point on Saturday evening to support Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation organization. More →

Oceana To Host 8th Annual SeaChange Summer Party Jul 22, 2015

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 8th annual SeaChange Summer Party – an invite-only, celebrity red carpet event benefitting our world’s oceans – on August 1. More →

Meryl Streep To Members Of Congress: Put The Equal Rights Amendment Into The Constitution Jun 24, 2015

In support of a new ERA Coalition campaign, yesterday five hundred thirty-five letters personally signed by Meryl Streep were delivered to each and every Member of Congress. More →

Oceana Celebrates Wyss Foundation's Investment to Restore Ocean Health and Productivity Apr 6, 2015

Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated solely to protecting the world’s oceans, celebrated the recent commitment by the Wyss Foundation to help rebuild fisheries at its annual New York City Gala last week. More →