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Ocean Protection Council Meeting – March 23, 2026 – Teleconference and Public Forum
The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum on Monday, March 23, 2026. The agenda is available.
Categories: 30×30, Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Marine Protected Areas, 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, Tribal Engagement -
Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation Now Open – Letters of Intent due March 6, 2026
OPC is pleased to announce the release of a California Climate Investments solicitation: Monitoring, Research, and Modeling to Support Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Management in California. Projects should enhance scientific understanding of ocean acidification and hypoxia […]
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King Tides in California: What We Saw, What They Mean, and How They Help Us Prepare for the Future
In early January 2026, communities along California’s coast and around San Francisco Bay experienced exceptionally high tides known as king tides. Some of these tides were among the highest seen in decades, leading to flooding in streets, parks, and public spaces. […]
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Press Release: West Coast Governors United Against Trump’s Disastrous Offshore Drilling Plan
Sacramento, January 23, 2026 – Governor Newsom, along with Governors Tina Kotek of Oregon and Bob Ferguson of Washington, submitted formal opposition to the Trump administration’s plan to open the California coast to new offshore oil and gas drilling. The […]
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OPC is Hiring – Join Our Team!
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring three (3) Environmental Scientists to advance strategic priorities related to OPC’s mission and the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Safeguarding Our Coast and Ocean for All Californians. Each role will also be responsible for […]
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Join the 30×30 Movement as an Ambassador – Application Deadline Extended to February 1, 2026
Do you want to get more involved with California’s ambitious conservation goals and help protect our state’s coast and ocean? The California Natural Resources Agency is inviting community leaders across the state to join the 30×30 movement and help accelerate the conservation […]
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Call for Tribal Representatives on the Marine Protected Area Statewide Leadership Team – Nominations extended through February 27, 2026
The Marine Protected Area Statewide Leadership Team (MSLT) is extending the deadline for submitting nominations for tribal representatives to serve on this important advisory body that supports the management of California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) network. The new deadline is now February 27, […]