Pros
Oceana’s overall mission has evolved to improving fisheries in major fishing nations with the ultimate goal of strengthening food security, an exceptional cause. The work can be engaging and dynamic. It can be great learning experience for someone with little to no conservation experience who wants to get their feet wet.
Cons
Firstly, there is little room for advancement for early career individuals. The organization is top heavy, few positions in the middle, and numerous early-career folk. As many have commented before, leadership is poor and the very few early career people who are able to move up and receive a competitive salary are typically friends with their boss. Secondly, Oceana Headquarters DC is not the place for anyone who earned a doctorate. Someone with lower credentials, less work experience, but a friend of the boss will secure a better position than you. Unlike the other Oceana offices that place a higher value on science, the DC office will only hire a PhD when campaign/program wants to appear credible. Finally, salaries are not competitive with the market and there is a huge variance in salary for the same position within the organization.