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January 12, 2010
California Fisheries Fund
Project Summary The California Fisheries Fund (CFF) was established in 2008 to provide a stable, accessible source of capital to support California’s evolving harbor communities. Administration of the fund has transitioned from the Environmental Defense Fund to California FarmLink. CFF […]
Categories: Aquaculture
January 11, 2010
The California Coastal Mapping Program
The California Coastal Mapping Program is a comprehensive effort to combine seafloor mapping data with shoreline data to create seamless onshore-offshore maps of California’s coastline. The coastal area of California is diverse, ranging from towering coastal bluffs to dense urban development and […]
Categories: Uncategorized
January 11, 2010
Promoting Applied Ocean Research
Promoting Applied Ocean Research Solving complex ocean resource problems requires scientific understanding of how ocean and coastal ecosystems function. The OPC strives to bridge the gaps between scientists, the public, and resource managers by supporting applied scientific research and the […]
Categories: Uncategorized
December 15, 2009
MLMA Lessons Learned Project
Draft Lessons Learned from California’s Marine Life Management Act is now available for public review and input. Please send all comments to MLMALL@scc.ca.gov by January 31, 2010.
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December 8, 2009
Charting a Course for Salmon Recovery
Robust annual salmon migrations have long been a sign of a healthy Pacific ecosystem. Today, sadly, wild salmon and steelhead populations in California are threatened with extinction. The OPC is currently exploring how to fill critical policy and funding gaps […]
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December 8, 2009
Preserving California’s Fisheries
The waters off California’s coastline boast some of the most productive fisheries in the world, and as a result, the state is defined by its rich fishing heritage. The OPC is committed to preserving and restoring California’s valuable fisheries and […]
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December 8, 2009
Mapping California’s Resources
The coastal area of California is diverse, ranging from towering coastal bluffs to dense urban development and rolling pastoral lands. Immediately offshore, the underwater topography is equally varied with deep canyons, seamounts, and small shelves extending from the shoreline. The […]
Categories: Uncategorized
December 8, 2009
Promoting Applied Research
Solving complex ocean resource problems requires scientific understanding of how ocean and coastal ecosystems function. The OPC strives to bridge the gaps between scientists, the public, and resource managers by supporting applied scientific research and the translation of data into […]
Categories: Uncategorized
December 8, 2009
Stopping the Spread of Invasive Species
California’s coastal, estuarine and marine habits are quickly becoming degraded by the influx of aquatic invasive species (AIS). These non-native species negatively impact natural ecosystems, fisheries, infrastructure, water delivery and flood protection systems, human health, and California’s economy. The OPC […]
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