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March 5, 2025

Elections and Call for Nominations for Dungeness Crab Task Force Representatives

DCTF Commercial Fishing Elections 2025 and Call for Nominations for Non-Commercial Fishing Representatives.

Categories: Dungeness Crab Task Force, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
February 10, 2025

From Ashes to Action: Wildfire Impacts on California’s Coast and Ocean Health

The Southern California wildfires have deeply affected individuals and entire communities, with many experiencing devastating losses – loss of life, loved ones, homes, and livelihoods – leaving a profound and lasting impact. The wildfires will continue to have far-reaching effects […]

Categories: Coastal Habitats, Habitats, Marine Habitats, Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy, Water Quality
January 21, 2025

Safeguarding California’s Coast and Ocean: 2024 Year in Review

In 2024, the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) celebrated its 20th anniversary and continued its mission to ensure a healthy, resilient, and productive coast and ocean for the benefit of current and future generations. Guided by the Strategic Plan to […]

Categories: Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
January 13, 2025

Ocean Protection Council Meeting – March 3, 2025 – 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, March 3, 2025. The agenda, meeting materials, summary, and recording are available.

Categories: Climate Change, Event, Marine Protected Areas, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, 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, Water Quality
December 13, 2024

Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – December 2024

The December 2024 OPC newsletter is available! This month’s edition features the summary and recording of the December Council Meeting, the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan public listening sessions, job announcements, and funding opportunities.

Categories: Coastal Habitats, Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Habitats, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Monthly Newsletter, OPC Meetings, Other Public Meetings, Outreach and Education, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
December 12, 2024

Rising to the Challenge: Coastal Resilience in the Face of Sea Level Rise

As winter approaches, California prepares for storms and higher tides, a reminder of the ocean’s immense power and need for action along the coast. This December, King Tides (December 13-15, 2024) will provide a glimpse into the future – a […]

Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Outreach and Education, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity
December 11, 2024

Public Listening Sessions: 2026-2030 OPC Strategic Plan

In-person listening sessions will be held in January and February across the state in to inform the draft 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Please register for the listening session(s) you plan to attend. 

Categories: Event, Other Public Meetings, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
November 25, 2024

Seeking Public Input: 2026-2030 OPC Strategic Plan

Please share your priorities to inform this draft Strategic Plan using the form below by 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2021.

Categories: Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy