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March 26, 2023

The MPA Network Decadal Management Review

Share Your Feedback by July 7, 2023 OPC, the California Fish and Game Commission, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are seeking your feedback on a draft prioritized list of the adaptive management recommendations included in the Decadal […]

Categories: Marine Protected Areas, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
March 16, 2023

OPC and California Sea Grant Microplastic Research Program Request for Proposals

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and California Sea Grant are seeking applications for two separate research calls to advance microplastics understanding and management in California, consistent with the priorities outlined in the California Ocean Litter Strategy and Statewide Microplastics Strategy. Proposals should […]

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Marine Pollution, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
March 14, 2023

OPC is Hiring a Senior Biodiversity Program Manager – Apply by April 6, 2023

We are hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) to lead its Biodiversity Program and advance work related to marine protected areas, kelp forest resilience, marine biodiversity conservation, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, and the state’s 30×30 initiative for coastal waters. The […]

Categories: 30x30, Career Opportunities, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
March 14, 2023

OPC is Hiring Two 30×30 Staff Scientists – Apply by March 22, 2023

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring two limited term Environmental Scientists (30×30 Staff Scientists) to help advance California’s goal to conserve 30% of coastal waters by 2030 (the “30×30” initiative) and broader strategic priorities related to enhancing coastal […]

Categories: 30x30, Career Opportunities, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
February 20, 2023

Virtual Webinar “A Decade of Ocean Conservation – An Update on California’s Marine Protected Areas”

California Natural Resources Secretary Speaker Series UPDATE: The recording is now available: February 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM via Zoom California’s 124 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) span our state’s entire coastline to conserve tidepools, sandy beaches, submarine canyons, estuaries, and […]

Categories: Marine Protected Areas, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
February 16, 2023

OPC is Hiring a Biodiversity Program Manager – Apply by February 21, 2023

OPC is hiring an Environmental Scientist to help lead its efforts to enhance coastal, marine, and estuarine biodiversity in California.  The Environmental Scientist will advance these strategic priorities, as outlined in the Strategic Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean, […]

Categories: Career Opportunities, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
February 2, 2023

Updates from the January 24, 2023 Council Meeting

The January 24 Ocean Protection Council (OPC) meeting finalized significant efforts from 2022 and set the framework for continued progress toward protecting California’s coast and ocean in 2023. OPC staff presented the Annual Coast and Ocean Report highlighting both preliminary […]

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Grant Projects, OPC Meetings, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
January 26, 2023

Ocean Protection Council Meeting – January 24, 2023 – Teleconference and Public Forum

The Ocean Protection Council held a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The meeting summary and webcast recording are now available.

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, OPC Meetings, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
January 19, 2023

Deep Ocean DDT+ Contamination in Southern California

New Report and Research Funding Opportunity from Sea Grant and University of Southern California A Deep Ocean DDT+ Research Needs Assessment for the Southern California Bight January 2023 The University of Southern California (USC) Sea Grant Program and the California […]

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Marine Pollution, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality
January 1, 2023

Ocean Protection Council Meeting – January 24, 2023 – Teleconference and Public Forum

The Ocean Protection Council held a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The meeting summary and webcast recording are now available.

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, OPC Meetings, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity