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NBC, Oceana Debut PSA Featuring Ted Danson Calling To Stop Plastic Pollution Jan 15, 2021

Today, NBC and Oceana debuted a new public service announcement (PSA) featuring actor, activist, and longtime Oceana Board Member Ted Danson asking viewers to call for policy change to ditch plastic pollution and make the world’s oceans a better place for us all. More →

Nautica Continues Partnership with Oceana via Give Change to Make Change Round-Up Program Dec 1, 2020

This season, Nautica continues their partnership with Oceana via its Give Change to Make Change Round-Up Program. More →

Hudson River Park Hosts Un-Gala Raises Over $1 Million to Support Operations and Public Programming Oct 27, 2020

Earlier this week, Hudson River Park held its first virtual “UnGala,” an at-home celebration of Hudson River Park, and raised over $1 million to support the Park’s operations, horticulture maintenance and public programming, including its 550+ year-round educational, environmental, sustainability and cultural programs. 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 →

Hudson River Park UnGala Brings Together New Yorkers For An At-Home Celebration Of Hudson River Park Sep 29, 2020

Every fall, Hudson River Park's most loyal supporters come together at our Annual Gala for one unifying purpose: to keep the Park beautiful, safe, clean, green and growing. 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 →

Greenpeace Activists Reach North Sea Oil Rig with Support from Jason Momoa, Jane Fonda and Emma Thompson Aug 19, 2020

This week, four Greenpeace Denmark activists swam their way onto an oil rig in the North Sea carrying Aquaman’s trident from actor Jason Momoa, a knitted red hat from actress and activist Jane Fonda, and a jar of spirulina from actress Lucy Lawless. More →

Your Chance To Hang Out With Jason Mraz At His Home Studio Jul 10, 2020

Here’s your chance to hang out with Jason Mraz at his home studio. 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 USA to Host Labor Themed May Day Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally Apr 30, 2020

This Friday, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA will host the second virtual edition of their Fire Drill Friday rallies to keep the pressure on politicians to adopt a Green New Deal, end new fossil fuels, and enact a just transition to a renewable economy that protects workers and communities. More →

Jane Fonda To Host Fireside Fire Drill With Ugandan Youth Climate Activist Apr 23, 2020

This week, as part of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Jane Fonda is joining Earth Day Live, a three-day online mobilization to stop the climate emergency. More →

Javier Bardem Launches Documentary to Call for Ocean Protection Apr 15, 2020

Last week, Spanish actor and Oscar-winner Javier Bardem and his brother Carlos Bardem are launched a breathtaking environmental documentary about their voyage to Antarctica and the critical need to protect the oceans. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace Host Youth-Themed Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally Apr 2, 2020

In an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of Fire Drill Friday supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA will be taking their climate rallies online and hosting the first Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally on April 3. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace Launch Virtual Fire Drill Fridays Mar 26, 2020

In an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of Fire Drill Friday supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, today, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA have announced that Fire Drill Fridays will continue with full-force virtually. More →

Newman's Own Foundation Supports Leadership Development Mar 16, 2020

Newman's Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, announced grants supporting internal professional and leadership development for nutrition-focused nonprofits. 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 and Greenpeace to Bring Fire Drill Fridays to Climate Impact Zone Mar 2, 2020

After last month’s launch of the iconic Fire Drill Fridays protests in Los Angeles, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA are bringing Fire Drill Fridays to Wilmington, California, a community at the very heart of the climate crisis. More →

Jane Fonda Brings Iconic Fire Drill Fridays Coat to Close the 2020 Oscars Feb 11, 2020

Two days after joining Greenpeace USA in bringing the Fire Drill Fridays rallies to Los Angeles, actor and activist Jane Fonda brought her iconic red Fire Drill Fridays coat on to Hollywood’s biggest stage to announce this year’s Academy Award for Best Picture. More →

Fire Drill Fridays Activists Occupy Downtown LA Fossil Fuel HQ Feb 10, 2020

After four months of iconic protests to demand leaders act to address the climate crisis in Washington D.C Jane Fonda, Greenpeace USA, Last Chance Alliance, Joaquin Phoenix, and others have brought Fire Drill Fridays to California. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace Bring Fire Drill Fridays to Los Angeles Jan 31, 2020

After three months of iconic protests to demand leaders act to address the climate crisis in Washington D.C, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA are bringing Fire Drill Fridays to California. More →

Stars and Penguin Scientists Voyage to the Antarctic with Greenpeace Jan 27, 2020

Award-winning actors and marine scientists are onboard two Greenpeace ships; the Esperanza, and the Arctic Sunrise, to research and expose the impact of climate change, plastic pollution, and industrial fishing in the Antarctic region on penguin colonies, whales, and other marine life. More →

Jason Mraz Honored with the Music for Life Award at The 2020 NAMM Show Jan 22, 2020

At the opening Breakfast of Champions session of The 2020 NAMM Show, singer-songwriter, two-time GRAMMY Award winner and Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree Jason Mraz was presented with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) “Music for Life” award. More →

Oscar-winners, Shaun the Sheep creators, and Greenpeace Launch Heartbreaking New Animated Oceans Film Jan 17, 2020

Aardman Animations and Greenpeace UK have released a new video to highlight the plight of the oceans, starring Stranger Things’ David Harbour and Game of Thrones’ Bella Ramsey, as well as Oscar-winners Olivia Colman and Helen Mirren. More →

Mark Ruffalo Wants Companies to Stop Making Us Sick Nov 22, 2019

Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo has spoken to Congress about toxic “forever chemicals” that are contaminating the water, food and personal care products of people across the United States. More →

Look to the Stars: Inside the 2019 WILDAID Gala “A Night in Africa” Nov 13, 2019

WildAid, the global conservation organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade, held its annual fundraising gala, “A Night in Africa,” on Saturday, November 9 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. More →

Stars To Attend 2019 WildAid Gala Nov 6, 2019

WildAid, the global conservation organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade, will honor Academy Award-winning actress, Lupita Nyong'o, as this year’s Wildlife Champion at its annual fundraising gala. More →

WildAid Announces 2019 Star-Studded Fundraising Gala Oct 21, 2019

WildAid, the global conservation organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade, will host its annual fundraising gala on November 9, 2019 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. More →

Red Hot Chili Peppers Headline Oceana’s 4th Annual Rock Under The Stars Oct 16, 2019

On Saturday, October 12, rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers performed a private concert at the home of Oceana Board President Keith Addis and his wife Keri Selig to help raise money for Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated to ocean conservation. More →