Ocean acidification and hypoxia, two phenomena often coupled for a variety of biological and oceanographic reasons, have the potential for profound impacts on living marine resources. Scientists have already demonstrated serious impacts on shell-building organisms, among others, and severe effects […]
Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate ChangeThe document is an overview of marine debris related work from a variety of actors within California. It provides the OPC with a better understanding of ongoing projects and will help identify gaps in order to better focus future efforts. […]
Categories: UncategorizedThe meeting summary from the June 12, 2013 OPC meeting can be found here.
Categories: UncategorizedMeeting Agenda June 12, 2013 9:30-10:30am Teleconference: Various Locations – See Below John Laird, Secretary for Natural Resources, Council Chair Matt Rodriquez, Secretary for Environmental Protection Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor, Chair of the State Lands Commission Geraldine Knatz, Public Member […]
Categories: OPC MeetingsRed fish – Blue Fish When was the last time you ate seafood? Do you know where the seafood came from, how it was caught, and whether it was from a sustainable fishery? Purchasing sustainable seafood helps […]
Categories: UncategorizedApplications were due July 7, 2014 The fiscal year 2014-15 application period for grant funds to support Local Coastal Program (LCP) planning is now closed. Funding was available through two coordinated grant programs. Ocean Protection Council (OPC) LCP Sea-level Rise Grant […]
Categories: Uncategorized[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdVl7-FVvNE[/youtube]An ocean of fun! The Banana Slug String Band is committed to educational entertainment for children and families through interactive music and performance. Their Only One Ocean CD is 14 rockin’ songs designed to inspire youngens (in age and at […]
Categories: UncategorizedThe Ocean Protection Council’s (OPC) March 27 meeting in Sacramento addressed topics including an updated Sea Level Rise Guidance document, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia and the State of the Central Coast Symposium on California’s Marine Protected Areas. The highlights of […]
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