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Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – January 2026
The January 2026 OPC newsletter is available!
Categories: 30×30, Climate Change, Coastal Habitats, Equity and Environmental Justice, Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Grant Projects, Habitats, Kelp, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, Monthly Newsletter, OPC Meetings, Outreach and Education, Report Release, 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, Water Quality -
Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation Now Open – Letters of Intent due March 6, 2026
OPC is pleased to announce the release of a California Climate Investments solicitation: Monitoring, Research, and Modeling to Support Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Management in California. Projects should enhance scientific understanding of ocean acidification and hypoxia […]
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King Tides in California: What We Saw, What They Mean, and How They Help Us Prepare for the Future
In early January 2026, communities along California’s coast and around San Francisco Bay experienced exceptionally high tides known as king tides. Some of these tides were among the highest seen in decades, leading to flooding in streets, parks, and public spaces. […]
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Press Release: West Coast Governors United Against Trump’s Disastrous Offshore Drilling Plan
Sacramento, January 23, 2026 – Governor Newsom, along with Governors Tina Kotek of Oregon and Bob Ferguson of Washington, submitted formal opposition to the Trump administration’s plan to open the California coast to new offshore oil and gas drilling. The […]
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OPC is Hiring – Join Our Team!
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring three (3) Environmental Scientists to advance strategic priorities related to OPC’s mission and the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Safeguarding Our Coast and Ocean for All Californians. Each role will also be responsible for […]
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Join the 30×30 Movement as an Ambassador – Application Deadline Extended to February 1, 2026
Do you want to get more involved with California’s ambitious conservation goals and help protect our state’s coast and ocean? The California Natural Resources Agency is inviting community leaders across the state to join the 30×30 movement and help accelerate the conservation […]
Our Strategic Priorities
Our work is guided by the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan: Safeguarding Our Coast and Ocean for All Californians, 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.
Build Resilience
to Climate
Change
Prioritizing cutting-edge science, adaptation planning, and protecting coastal communities and marine ecosystems from the impacts of sea level rise, coastal flooding, ocean acidification, and other climate-driven threats.
Maximize Community Benefits and Stewardship
Centering tribal and community needs, increasing stewardship and coastal access, and ensuring all Californians have a meaningful voice in safeguarding the coast and ocean.
Safeguard Coastal
and Marine
Biodiversity
Strengthening biodiversity, restoring vital habitats, protecting coastal water quality, and addressing emerging threats to coast and ocean health.
Enable a Sustainable Blue Economy That Protects Ocean Health
Supporting thriving fishing communities, climate-resilient fisheries, sustainable aquaculture, and reducing impacts from industrial uses of the ocean.