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October 29, 2018

OPC awards $6 million for projects advancing ocean & coastal management in California

At its October 25, 2018 meeting, the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) unanimously approved 24 research projects totaling $6 million in funding through the Proposition 84 Competitive Grants Program. The projects support state priorities focused on stewardship and management of […]

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October 29, 2018

OPC awards $6 million for projects advancing ocean & coastal management in California

At its October 25, 2018 meeting, the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) unanimously approved 24 research projects totaling $6 million in funding through the Proposition 84 Competitive Grants Program. The projects support state priorities focused on stewardship and management of […]

Categories: OPC Meetings
October 18, 2018

California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group – October 2018 Recommendations Memo

Since September 2015, the California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group (Working Group), a diverse multi-stakeholder group, has been taking steps to identify and reduce risk of whale entanglements in Dungeness crab fishing gear. During the 2017-18 fishing season, the […]

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October 17, 2018

Call for Nominations: Ocean Protection Council Science Advisory Team

The Ocean Protection Council now welcomes nominations for multiple vacancies on the OPC Science Advisory Team (OPC-SAT) through November 17, 2018. We encourage nominations of individuals who can provide scientific guidance to the OPC to support the goals within OPC’s […]

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October 12, 2018

Ocean Protection Council Meeting — October 25, 2018, in Santa Cruz

The Ocean Protection Council held a public meeting on October 25, 2018 from 12-3 pm at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz.

Categories: OPC Meetings
October 11, 2018

OPC Executive Director pens important Op-Ed on oceans and climate resiliency

OPC’s Executive Director Deborah Halberstadt recently published this important Op-Ed in the San Francisco Chronicle about the crucial role of the ocean in climate resiliency. Her piece can be found online here and is also available as a PDF.

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October 9, 2018

October 25th 2018 Meeting – Santa Cruz, CA

The October 25th meeting of the Ocean Protection Council will occur from 12-3pm at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center: 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz CA 95060 Parking instructions here.

Categories: OPC Meetings
September 20, 2018

OPC Sponsors California Track of Fish 2.0 – Apply to Participate in a Free Workshop on November 28-29, 2018

On July 25, 2018, the Ocean Protection Council approved funding to support a California track of Fish 2.0 through online trainings, webinars, regional and global workshops and other activities to enhance sustainability of fisheries and fishing communities through innovation. The California […]

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September 20, 2018

CaLCOFI: Innovative Data Products & Tools for Ocean Resources Management Presentation- Video Recording Available

California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) Director, Brice Semmens, presented on CalCOFI’s innovative data products and tools for ocean resources management at a public presentation in the California State Library on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018. A video recording is now […]

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September 5, 2018

Announcing OPC’s New Logo and Look

The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is thrilled to present its new logo. After almost fifteen years, we are releasing a new brand identity, including a new logo, colors and font. You’ll see the new look anytime we’re out in public, […]

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