Latest News
Dive into what’s new at OPC and stay informed on California coast and ocean news!
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Ocean Protection Council Meeting – December 9, 2024 – Teleconference and Public Forum
The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. The agenda and registration link is anticipated to be available on this page on November […]
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Ocean Protection Council Meeting – September 10, 2024 – Teleconference and Public Forum
The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The agenda and registration link is anticipated to be available on this page on August […]
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Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program – Next Submission Deadline is June 28, 2024
The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program (SB 1 Grant Program) Track 1 proposals are accepted on a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive basis. The next submission deadline is Friday, June 28, 2024 for consideration at the September […]
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From Fishponds to Floating Turbines – Ocean Solutions on Display at Capitol Hill Ocean Week
By Conner Smith, California Sea Grant State Fellow The lead up to World Oceans Day on June 8, 2024 is often a time for big announcements in ocean stewardship. This year was no different. The Biden administration kicked off Oceans Week, […]
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30×30 Draft Decision-Making Framework for Coastal Waters: Public Comment Period and Regional Workshops
Share your feedback on the draft 30×30 Decision-Making Framework for Coastal Waters! OPC is proud to lead the state’s efforts to conserve 30% of coastal waters by 2030. This past June 4 Council meeting, OPC announced the draft Decision-Making […]
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Updates from the June 4, 2024 Council Meeting
The June 4, 2024 Ocean Protection Council (OPC) meeting included investments and informational updates on all four of the Council’s strategic plan goals to address climate change, advance equity, conserve marine biodiversity, and support a sustainable blue economy. Key actions included adoption […]
Categories: 30×30, Equity and Environmental Justice, Leadership and Staff Updates, Offshore Wind, OPC Meetings, Sea-Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems, Tribal Engagement
Our Strategic Priorities
Our work is guided by the Strategic Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean: 2020-2025, with a focus on four strategic goals. Click on a goal below to learn more about the partnerships and projects shifting that vision into a reality.
Climate Change
Safeguard Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Communities in the Face of Climate Change
Equity
Advance Equity Across Ocean and Coastal Policies and Actions
Biodiversity
Enhance Coastal and Marine Biodiversity
Blue Economy
Support Ocean Health through a Sustainable Blue Economy
Annual Coast and Ocean Report
We are committed to reporting annually on implementation of our strategic priorities and providing an overview of critical issues impacting California’s coast and ocean. Read our 2023 Annual State of the Coast and Ocean Report for a retrospective of activities and accomplishments, plus indicators that provide a snapshot of ocean health in California.