{"id":7217,"date":"2021-08-07T08:20:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T08:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceana.org\/?page_id=7217"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:45:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:45:27","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oceana.org\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Oceana Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container alignfull\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"c83f004a9eb1eebd669c9e6fb2633b7f\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<h1 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"a47c670200107deb36c2f589430f4fa2\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">ABOUT oceana<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"c953a3ef74727df96eeafb5720f06819\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">What does Oceana do? Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container alignfull\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"e2be834741c87f65a8dbdf97771ac5a0\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b7cfccd00db4154452e7cb4d6b62420f\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Oceana&#8217;s Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"77351df1dd6086edfe4ecc96c6e1a5e9\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Oceana is campaigning around the globe to protect and restore the world&#8217;s oceans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"e45d239061a5c1571a18b0da1741556d\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid tb-grid\" data-toolset-blocks-grid=\"3d9c399fe625e1b972f817a0680229f6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"e0c62ef28c440411136281632d5a8d63\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"bafab1654d7051fbaf80af54477248b8\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-680c48f8 gb-headline-text\">What Does Oceana Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The oceans connect us all. They cover two-thirds of our blue planet and contain most of the life on Earth. They are as important to us as they are vast.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the oceans face many threats \u2014 from overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does Oceana do? We win science-based policies in important coastal countries that rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans. With <a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/victories\/\">more than 325 victories<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/campaigns\/\">Oceana\u2019s campaigns<\/a> are delivering results.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A restored, healthy, and abundant ocean can help fight climate change, sustain livelihoods, and feed more than 1 billion people a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. <strong>Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"e0c62ef28c440411136281632d5a8d63\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container aligncenter\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"7c88f0999e2b33544254a3106fe01e3f\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div 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data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b37629dffb2613375b2df2a3318b4105\" data-last-update=\"1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/victories\">Explore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a341dc3f\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/victories\/\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M400 32H48C21.5 32 0 53.5 0 80v352c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V80c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-32 252c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-92v92c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-56c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-92H92c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h92v-92c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h56c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v92h92c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112\">\n<div id=\"CIRCULAR\" class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container aligncenter\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"0ed92b91c8dfffaada7478bc0a61e018\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"fbcf38f0c0b6418a8cf252f7fe0035ba\" data-last-update=\"1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/our-expeditions\">EXPEDITIONS<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b37629dffb2613375b2df2a3318b4105\" data-last-update=\"1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/our-expeditions\">Dive in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4c79fa77\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/our-expeditions\/\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M400 32H48C21.5 32 0 53.5 0 80v352c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V80c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-32 252c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-92v92c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12h-56c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-92H92c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-56c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h92v-92c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h56c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v92h92c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v56z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"d7d36d0e0d2d212041a1086280d311b6\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid tb-grid\" data-toolset-blocks-grid=\"3d9c399fe625e1b972f817a0680229f6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"a98f7c39a16995ba3582e674b2807a6a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"bf12cb9b8c07ad74e4bf0ffbf27789c5\">\n<h2 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"a3d7ba0d0558e89f66f04dd72c33ec8d\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">MAKE A DONATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"4a9ff9158f4f94d243b599a43f66beba\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">We&#8217;ve already protected over 4 million square miles of ocean and innumerable sea life &#8211; but there is still more to be done. Donate today to turn the tide for our oceans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"support_donate\" style=\"margin-top: 60px;\">\n<div class=\"overlay-form-about\">\n                            <form action=\"https:\/\/act.oceana.org\/page\/141584\/donate\/1\" method=\"GET\">\n                              <div class=\"overlay-amounts-about\">\n      <div class=\"form-item form-type-radio form-item-amount\">\n        <input class=\"visibility\" type=\"radio\" id=\"edit-amount-35\" name=\"transaction.donationAmt\" value=\"35\">  \n        <label class=\"option\" for=\"edit-amount-35\">$35<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"form-item form-type-radio form-item-amount\">\n        <input class=\"visibility\" type=\"radio\" id=\"edit-amount-75\" name=\"transaction.donationAmt\" value=\"75\">  \n        <label class=\"option\" for=\"edit-amount-75\">$75<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"form-item form-type-radio form-item-amount\">\n        <input class=\"visibility\" type=\"radio\" id=\"edit-amount-100\" name=\"transaction.donationAmt\" value=\"100\">  \n        <label class=\"option\" for=\"edit-amount-100\">$100<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"form-item form-type-radio form-item-amount\">\n        <input class=\"visibility\" type=\"radio\" id=\"edit-amount-250\" name=\"transaction.donationAmt\" value=\"250\">  \n        <label class=\"option\" for=\"edit-amount-250\">$250<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"form-item form-type-radio form-item-amount\">\n        <input class=\"visibility\" type=\"radio\" id=\"edit-amount-500\" name=\"transaction.donationAmt\" value=\"500\">  \n        <label class=\"option\" for=\"edit-amount-500\">$500<\/label>\n      <\/div>\n      \n        \n        <\/div>\n                              <button class=\"button button-primary\">DONATE<\/button>\n                            <\/form>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  document.querySelector(\".overlay-form form\").addEventListener(\"submit\", (e) => {\n    e.preventDefault();\n\n    const otherField = e.target.querySelector(\".form-item-other-2 input\");\n\n    if(otherField.value == \"\") {\n      otherField.parentElement.remove();\n    }\n\n    e.target.submit();\n  });\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"2ed323b2f4304bbb8b108c1b6570b6cb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"990f80c3b5fb56f3a17471e206fd9815\">\n<h2 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"a3d7ba0d0558e89f66f04dd72c33ec8d\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">BECOME A WAVEMAKER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"4a9ff9158f4f94d243b599a43f66beba\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">After signing up, we\u2019ll email you about ways you can take action, events happening where you live, ocean news, and more to help you make the most impact for the oceans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"width: 550px; height: 250px; \" src=https:\/\/act.oceana.org\/page\/145887\/subscribe\/1?ea.tracking.id=website frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container alignfull\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"e2be834741c87f65a8dbdf97771ac5a0\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b7cfccd00db4154452e7cb4d6b62420f\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Our History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"77351df1dd6086edfe4ecc96c6e1a5e9\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Oceana was founded in 2001 as an international organization focused solely on ocean conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"be137c685f6ce0ec9dd5259ff72cead7\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<p>After a 1999 study discovered that less than 0.5% of all resources spent by environmental nonprofit groups in the United States went to ocean advocacy, a group of leading foundations \u2014 The Pew Charitable Trusts, Oak Foundation, Marisla Foundation (formerly Homeland Foundation), Sandler Foundation, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund \u2014 banded together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fill the gap, they created Oceana: an international organization focused solely on oceans, dedicated to achieving specific, time-bound policy victories that help protect and restore the world\u2019s oceans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ocean Law Project \u2014 also initiated by The Pew Charitable Trusts \u2014 was absorbed into Oceana in 2001. In 2002, Oceana merged with American Oceans Campaign, founded by actor and environmentalist Ted Danson, to more effectively address our shared mission of protecting and restoring the world\u2019s oceans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Since its founding, Oceana has expanded its campaigns to nine coastal countries and the European Union and protected over 4 million square miles of ocean.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container alignfull\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"c0afc5a423e2d8b0f9adf0254e7e3699\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b7cfccd00db4154452e7cb4d6b62420f\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">How We Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"77351df1dd6086edfe4ecc96c6e1a5e9\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">How we work reflects Oceana\u2019s mission statement: to campaign around the globe to protect and restore the world\u2019s oceans. Oceana identifies practical solutions that will help our oceans and we make them a reality. We are:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container alignfull\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"51155081c106c2480072f5a1c9743425\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"3bac39cf9292a7203cf34a822dc5ad9a\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid tb-grid\" data-toolset-blocks-grid=\"eb7c49210cafe1d386639a52af4cf3e0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"e0c62ef28c440411136281632d5a8d63\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"0acbc9ff65dfde660fc0dc9c1730668c\">\n<h3 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"0db63132cf7a7b4f06108e9ed372c477\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Campaign-Driven<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"68862d91c0360457181c90ce581e393c\">\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b09796d750527ad36b4e33acb19864d5\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">We create strategic campaigns that make measurable progress to protect and restore our oceans. Our campaigns are specific, targeted, and designed to be won in a three- to five-year timeframe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b09796d750527ad36b4e33acb19864d5\" data-last-update=\"1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/campaigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Learn more about our campaigns<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"e0c62ef28c440411136281632d5a8d63\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"a2b8937cfcd85347e0499c6268d3744a\">\n<h3 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"0db63132cf7a7b4f06108e9ed372c477\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Fact-Based<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"68862d91c0360457181c90ce581e393c\">\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b09796d750527ad36b4e33acb19864d5\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">We rely on scientific research to help us understand the ocean\u2019s problems and identify practical, effective solutions. We conduct research on many issues that affect the oceans and marine life. This research helps inform our policy campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b09796d750527ad36b4e33acb19864d5\" data-last-update=\"1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/publications\/reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Read our scientific reports<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/campaigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"e0c62ef28c440411136281632d5a8d63\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"c80652b7ac2c44ed9940728286773433\">\n<h3 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"0db63132cf7a7b4f06108e9ed372c477\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Expedition-Powered<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"68862d91c0360457181c90ce581e393c\">\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"c6a5c09f1e9a1aa5060b3a700a18738e\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">We get on the water with scientists, divers, photographers, campaigners, and artisanal fisher allies to bring important marine places to life and help make a stronger case for their protection. Oceana\u2019s expeditions have powered our campaigns and resulted in victories across the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b09796d750527ad36b4e33acb19864d5\" data-last-update=\"1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/our-expeditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Explore our expeditions<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/campaigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"e0c62ef28c440411136281632d5a8d63\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"f4aafa0991d55a55ba51bd7e53d81166\">\n<h3 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"0db63132cf7a7b4f06108e9ed372c477\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Multi-Disciplinary<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"68862d91c0360457181c90ce581e393c\">\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b09796d750527ad36b4e33acb19864d5\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Our scientists work closely with our teams of economists, lawyers, communicators, and advocates to achieve tangible results for the oceans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b09796d750527ad36b4e33acb19864d5\" data-last-update=\"1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/about-oceana\/people-partners\/oceana-staff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Meet our staff<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"e0c62ef28c440411136281632d5a8d63\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"91c4716ad8ce12d441221f0b2fd57996\">\n<h3 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"0db63132cf7a7b4f06108e9ed372c477\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Supported by Citizens and Allies<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"68862d91c0360457181c90ce581e393c\">\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b09796d750527ad36b4e33acb19864d5\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Oceana has over 9 million supporters, including 1.5 million Wavemakers, who help us contact decision-makers, spread the word, and make real change happen.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"b09796d750527ad36b4e33acb19864d5\" data-last-update=\"1.4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/resources\/the-tide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Become a Wavemaker<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Follow us on social media @Oceana<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"people-partner-role":[],"people-partner-type":[],"animal-encyclopedia-category":[],"conservation-status":[],"oceana-event":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7217","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"infinite-scroll-item"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.1 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Does Oceana Do | Oceana<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What does Oceana do? 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