In March 2025, Gulf states & counties received $353 million from annual revenues for wetlands restoration, hurricane protection, beach nourishment, and flood prevention. When offshore resources are managed responsibly, coastal communities benefit. @DOIONRR

To support coastal restoration projects to address serious erosion, we need to know where our marine minerals are located. Our National Offshore Sand Inventory tracks this information for planning and bolstering emergency response and preparedness. Dig in:

We help coastal communities plan for restoration projects while serving as ocean stewards. Since 1995, we have allocated over200 million cubic yards of sand and rebuilt 500 miles of coastline to strengthen coastal resiliency. For more on these projects:

During Clean Beaches Week, with @DOIONRR, we’re proud to support coastal communities through: . 🌊 Restoring beaches and dunes .🌊 Protecting habitats for marine life and shorebirds .🌊 Enhancing storm protection .🌊 Strengthening coastal economies

We love our beaches 🏖️#CleanBeachesWeek . At BOEM, we are dedicated to protecting our shores, nourishing our beaches, and restoring our wetlands. Learn how:

Since 1973, we’ve invested in environmental research to guide offshore energy decisions. Our science helps protect marine life, coastal communities, and the ocean we all rely on. Learn more:

RT @oceanexplorer: In the deep ocean, #mud is everywhere! And it's home to tiny animals that are important to ocean ecosystem. During Explo….

This summer, Dr. Christina Bonsell and Shannon Cofield are heading into the unknown. They're joining a deep-sea expedition along Alaska’s Aleutian Arc to study unexplored seafloor habitats and what they can tell us about our ocean. Read more:

We’ve announced the Proposed Notice of Sale (PNOS) for Oil & Gas Lease Sale 262 in the Gulf of America. This kicks off a 60-day comment period for affected state governors and local governments. Learn more:

Unlocking offshore critical minerals means more American jobs, stronger supply chains, and less dependence on foreign resources. Together, we’re putting U.S. resources to work. For the American economy. And for our nation's security. Read more:

This restoration effort is funded through the Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund, which is administered through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Nearly seven miles of shoreline and 1,400 acres of beach dune, supratidal and marsh habitats will benefit from the project. Once finished, this work will improve habitats for marine and estuarine fisheries, sea turtle nesting, and a wide variety of avian communities.

Since 2020, the project, now nearly complete, has relocated approx. 9M cubic yards of sand from the OCS to restore beach, dune, and marsh habitat within the Terrebonne Basin barrier shoreline, with restoration work on West Belle Headland, Timbalier Island and Trinity-East Island.

The Terrebonne Basin Barrier Island and Beach Nourishment Project is the result of agreements between BOEM and the State of Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

In 2022, we made history without making waves. For the first time in U.S. federal waters, a drone successfully tagged an endangered sei whale, with no disruption. This milestone is a major win for whale research and offshore energy planning. Watch here:

🏖️We continue to protect and enhance seriously eroded beaches in Flagler County, ensuring they remain a cherished part of Florida's coastline. Learn about our collaborative efforts in Flagler County, Florida:

We're teaming up with USGS and NOAA to study the ocean floor and its mineral resources. This joint effort helps us collect essential baseline data, explore deep-sea habitats, and inform sustainable decisions about offshore resources. Learn more:

We're celebrating more than stars and stripes for Flag Day this year. Meet the Flag Rockfish. Named for its bold red, white, and black coloring, these vibrant fish thrive around offshore platforms off California, where marine life finds shelter. Details:

Check out this behind-the-scenes peek of a shoreline restoration project at Vilano Beach @StJohnsCounty. Using a pipeline, connected to an offshore dredge, with @USACEHQ, we will provide the county with up to 2.5 million cubic yards of sand to replenish 2.6 miles of beach.

We are taking first step in seabed resource planning near American Samoa. Our Request for Information and Interest will gather input and interest on potential critical mineral leasing in this region. The 30-day comment period opens soon. Learn more: