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June 10, 2010
OPC Meeting – June 24-25, 2010
Meeting Agenda June 24-25, 2010 Santa Barbara County Executive Office, Room 406 105 E. Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Lester Snow, Secretary for Natural Resources, Council Chair Linda Adams, Secretary for Environmental Protection John Chiang, State Controller, Chair of the […]
Categories: OPC Meetings
June 3, 2010
Request for Public Input on OPC 2010 Evaluation
Dear California Ocean and Coastal Community, During its first five years, the OPC has made significant contributions to improve ocean and coastal management. As the OPC begins preparing to develop its next strategic plan, the OPC is taking […]
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May 26, 2010
Preventing the spread of invasive marine species
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are aquatic organisms that establish and reproduce rapidly outside their native range and threaten natural ecosystems, human health and the economy. Invasive species are also called alien, nuisance or exotic species. AIS threaten the diversity or abundance of native species through competition for […]
Categories: Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
May 26, 2010
Central Coast Groundfish Project
The Central Coast Groundfish Project (CCGP) is an innovative endeavor being spearheaded by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The goal of the CCGP is to establish a community-based fishing institution that can provide for the long-term ecological and economic sustainability of […]
Categories: Aquaculture, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
May 18, 2010
California Marine Renewable Energy Working Group
The California Marine Renewable Energy Working Group is an interagency group chaired by the California Ocean Protection Council. The goals of the Working Group are to: Address uncertainties in regulatory processes for marine renewable energy projects in California Address the […]
Categories: Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
April 27, 2010
Research and Monitoring
Research and Monitoring Solving complex ocean resource problems will require a better scientific understanding of the underlying functioning of ocean and coastal ecosystems. The Ocean Protection Council seeks to establish policies that coordinate the collection and sharing of scientific […]
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