In 1998, California passed the Marine Life Management Act (MLMA), which calls for an ecosystem approach to achieving sustainable fisheries and identifies the acquisition of essential fishery information (EFI) as a critical component in management decisions. EFI includes, among other […]
Categories: Marine Protected Areas, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine EcosystemsOcean and Coastal Ecosystems Life in the oceans goes on mostly unseen. But just because we can’t see what goes on “down there” doesn’t mean it’s not critically important to our daily lives. California’s ocean and coastal ecosystems support a […]
Categories: Sustainable Fisheries and Marine EcosystemsAquatic 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 EcosystemsThe 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 EcosystemsThe 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 EcosystemsAssembly Bill 1217 (Monning, 2009), requires the Ocean Protection Council to develop and implement a voluntary seafood promotion program for California fisheries. The intent of AB 1217 is to encourage California fisheries to seek certification in accordance with internationally accepted […]
Categories: Aquaculture, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine EcosystemsSubmitted October 2023 Mark Lytle, Pacific City Fishing Charter – Dated October 8, 2023 – Provided Comments for the November 2-3, 2023 DCTF meeting Submitted June 2022 Bart Chadwick, Sub Sea Sonics – Dated June 29, 2022 – Provided comments […]
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