The end of the winter season is almost in sight and after breaking out those thick, cold weather jackets to last you through unbearably cold temperatures and sporadic winter storms, it’s time to start thinking about putting those jackets away. Winter-like conditions can be demanding on even some of the most durable fabrics, so it’s a good idea to transition to new outerwear around this time of year. Whether you’re open to adding brand new styles to your wardrobe, or are happy choosing from options that are already in your closet, wearing a new jacket or one that you haven’t seen in a while will help revamp your style! The Classic Tie Trench for women is a stylish, fashion-forward choice that is appropriate for any type of weather. Add some layers underneath and button up for colder days or go for a more relaxed casual look with the simple tie waist. The Funnel Neck Jacket is slim-fitting and perfect for any casual outfit and is unique in style with an exaggerated collar that can be pulled up or worn open for different looks. For men, the WOW jacket looks great with a pair of jeans and is rugged, yet tasteful, in style with embroidered accents and a durable polyester shell. For an extra-warm, more laid back outerwear option, you can’t go wrong with the fleece Multi Media Zip Jacket! There are a number of ways to spruce up your look, but instead of shopping for all the pieces that make up a new outfit, why not consider a new piece of outerwear.

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The National Marine Fisheries Service announced new protections for Pacific leatherback sea turtles by way of a 41,914 square mile safe haven off the coast of Washington, Oregon and California and we couldn’t be happier! Oceana has been working towards these protections since 2007.

The newly protected habitat will help ensure the survival and recovery of the endangered leatherback. It encompasses areas where the sea turtles feed on jellyfish after swimming 6,000 miles across the ocean from nests in Indonesia (it’s the longest known migration of any reptile)!

Along their journey they dodge a number of threats like mile-long drift gillnets and longline gear that are used to catch swordfish, sharks and tunas, and plastic bags that they often mistake for their favorite food (jellyfish). Those that complete the migration and make it to the shores of the American Pacific clearly need all the protections they can get.

Leatherbacks are the largest of all sea turtles and can grow up to nine feet long and weigh up to 2,000 pounds. But don’t let their size fool you. They’re just as vulnerable as any other species. In fact, their numbers have declined more than 95 percent since the 1980’s and as few as 2,300 adult female western Pacific leatherbacks remain.

While we are happy to announce this latest victory for the oceans, we know there is still a lot of work to be done to protect leatherbacks and other endangered species like them. We’ll continue the fight for them, but we need your help. If you haven’t already, join us at Oceana.org to make your voice heard. And remember, the little things count too. Bring your recyclable bags to the grocery store and help keep those pesky plastic ones out of the ocean! These guys need all the help we can offer.

And speaking of the American Pacific, a bill passed the Oregon senate last week that takes us one step closer to creating a network of marine reserves and protected areas off the Oregon coast – some of these areas were featured in the GQ/Nautica spread featuring Josh Lucas. We’ll keep you posted!