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Day 2 Miramar Air Show !!!!
09/26/2026

Day 2 Miramar Air Show !!!!

The U.S. Navy Environmental Outreach Team is kicking off the 2026 Miramar Airshow!
09/26/2026

The U.S. Navy Environmental Outreach Team is kicking off the 2026 Miramar Airshow!

The U.S. Navy Stewards of the Sea outreach team is in Monterey, California, educating attendees and highlighting the Nav...
09/26/2026

The U.S. Navy Stewards of the Sea outreach team is in Monterey, California, educating attendees and highlighting the Navy’s commitment to protecting our oceans and environment.

With more than 1,100 attendees, the 2026 Oceans Exposition is a great opportunity to connect with the community, share information, and promote the Navy’s environmental efforts.

EPA representatives from the Office of Water, a USCG attorney from the Office of Maritime and International Law and repr...
09/25/2026

EPA representatives from the Office of Water, a USCG attorney from the Office of Maritime and International Law and representatives from NAVSEA 05 and NSWC Carderock visited USS Iwo Jima and USS James E. Williams yesterday to discuss Navy vessels’ compliance with the ongoing Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS) Phase II Batch 3 rulemaking process for ballast water discharges (Clean ballast, Compensated Fuel ballast, and Dirty ballast).

The Navy's Stewards of the Sea environmental outreach team, along with Stewie, the Navy's environmental mascot, had a gr...
09/20/2026

The Navy's Stewards of the Sea environmental outreach team, along with Stewie, the Navy's environmental mascot, had a great time at the final day of the NAS Oceana Air Show! Did you know that the Navy implements protective measures before, during, and after military readiness activities (such as training with active sonar or ordnance) to reduce potential impacts to marine species? The Navy uses the best available science to develop these measures.

The Navy's Stewards of the Sea environmental outreach team, along with Stewie, the Navy's environmental mascot, enjoye...
09/19/2026

The Navy's Stewards of the Sea environmental outreach team, along with Stewie, the Navy's environmental mascot, enjoyed the STEM day today at the NAS Oceana Air Show. We talked with hundreds of fifth grade students about how the Navy projects the maritime environment while conducting our essential training and testing activities. Come and visit us tomorrow and Sunday!

The Stewards of the Sea (SOTS) team and Stewie the Sea Turtle are heading to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana for 3 days o...
09/17/2026

The Stewards of the Sea (SOTS) team and Stewie the Sea Turtle are heading to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana for 3 days of flight, science, and environmental stewardship! ✈️🐢🌊

Here is where you can find us this weekend:

🧪 Friday, Sept 18: NAS Oceana STEM Day

An event organized for registered local 5th Graders, a day full of interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) displays.

🛩️ Sat & Sun, Sept 19-20: NAS Oceana Air Show

Open to the public, see the mind-blowing aerial performances and stop by our SOTS exhibit on the flightline! Chat with our team, grab some educational resources, and meet Stewie.
Public Entry Notice: Check the official NAS Oceana Air Show page linked in the comments for more information on entry screening, authorized items, and parking.

(Pictured: Having a blast at past NAS Oceana Air Shows!)

Did you know that many U.S. Navy scientists are trained first responders for marine mammal and sea turtle strandings?Acr...
09/10/2026

Did you know that many U.S. Navy scientists are trained first responders for marine mammal and sea turtle strandings?

Across the United States, dedicated stranding networks stand ready to help animals in distress. When a stranding occurs, Navy biologists from commands like NUWC Division Newport are ready to mobilize - assisting with response efforts, collecting vital data, and coordinating next steps with regional conservation partners.

These efforts don't just help animals in the moment, they also fuel vital scientific research and community education.

Rapid Response Aids Conservation: When called, trained Navy scientists deploy to regional stranding events to assess and assist.

Scientific Research: In some cases, biologists are permitted to recover specimens to study health, age, and genetics.

Public Outreach: Salvaged items like bones, teeth, and baleen are transformed into educational tools to help the public learn about these hard-to-study species.

Draft SEIS/OEIS for Northwest Training and Testing Now Available for Review; Public Meetings Scheduled for September 202...
09/04/2026

Draft SEIS/OEIS for Northwest Training and Testing Now Available for Review; Public Meetings Scheduled for September 2026.

The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard have jointly prepared a second supplement to the 2015 and 2020 environmental analyses of at-sea military readiness activities in the Northwest Training and Testing Study Area. The September 2026 Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)/Overseas EIS (OEIS) is now available for review and comment through Oct. 19, 2026.

Military readiness activities include training, testing, and undertaking range modernization and sustainment efforts. All proposed military readiness activities would occur in three areas: offshore of the Washington, Oregon, and Northern California coasts; inland waters of Washington; and Western Behm Canal in Southeast Alaska. The proposed military readiness activities are consistent with those that have occurred in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast Alaska for decades.

In-person open-house public meetings will be held Sept. 22 from 4-7 p.m. PDT in Silverdale, Wash., and Sept. 23 from 4-7 p.m. PDT in Everett, Wash., to provide more information about the project and the environmental analysis. Live virtual public meetings consisting of a presentation and question-and-answer session will be held Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. PDT/4 p.m. AKDT and Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. AKDT.

Visit the project website ( https://www.nepa.navy.mil/nwtteis/) to learn more about the project and public meetings; download the Draft SEIS/OEIS; submit questions for the live virtual public meeting; and submit comments on the environmental analysis. Comments must be postmarked or received online by 11:59 p.m. PDT on Oct. 19, 2026, for consideration in the preparation of the Final SEIS/OEIS.

While the weather had other plans for the Tides’ doubleheader games, the Stewards of the Sea (SOTS) team was thrilled to...
08/27/2026

While the weather had other plans for the Tides’ doubleheader games, the Stewards of the Sea (SOTS) team was thrilled to connect with Sailors, Navy families, and baseball fans on Saturday during Navy Night at Harbor Park Stadium, home of the Norfolk Tides. 🌧️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our exhibit to chat about how the Navy supports marine species research, keeps plastics out of the ocean, and implements protective measures during training and testing. We are already looking forward to Navy Night at Harbor Park next year! ⚾️

Catch SOTS and Stewie at our next events:

- September 18, 2026: NAS Oceana STEM Day (Virginia Beach, VA) 🔬
- September 19-20, 2026: NAS Oceana Air Show (Virginia Beach, VA) 🛩️

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