Ocean acidification and hypoxia, two phenomena often coupled for a variety of biological and oceanographic reasons, have the potential for profound impacts on living marine resources. Scientists have already demonstrated serious impacts on shell-building organisms, among others, and severe effects […]
Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate ChangeThe Ocean Protection Council, California Coastal Commission and State Coastal Conservancy announce the availability of grants to encourage local governments and other entities responsible for planning under the California Coastal Act to develop and adopt updated plans that conserve and […]
Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate ChangeUpdate to the State of California Sea-Level Rise Guidance Document The State of California is in the process of updating the State Sea-Level Rise Guidance Document. For more information, please visit: https://opc.ca.gov/climate-change/updating-californias-sea-level-rise-guidance/ Current Version of the State of California Sea-Level Rise […]
Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate ChangeThe California Natural Resources Agency, working through the Climate Action Team (CAT), is developing the 2012 Climate Adaptation Strategy. This resource will outline proactive steps to take now to protect public health and safety, infrastructure and the economy, and […]
Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate ChangeTwo new resources on coastal climate change adaptation were recently made available by OPC partners: the 2011 California Coastal Adaptation Needs Assessment Survey Report and Adapting to Sea Level Rise: A Guide for California’s Coastal Communities.
Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate ChangeThe Coastal and Ocean Resources Working Group for the Climate Action Team (CO-CAT) is a working group comprised of senior level staff from California state agencies with ocean and coastal resource management responsibilities. CO-CAT’s task is to ensure the state’s […]
Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate ChangeAt the foundation of California’s coastal and ocean environment is a unique landscape of physical structures including sandy and rocky beaches, coastal rivers, and wetlands. These features define our shoreline, sediment supply, and compromise a complex habitat structure that is […]
Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change