March 30, 2026

OPC Announces New Science Advisory Team Members to Strengthen Ocean Stewardship

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) last week announced new members appointed to its Science Advisory Team, in partnership with California Ocean Science Trust (OST), to inform public decision-making and serve as a key resource to guide California’s coastal and […]

Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy

March 27, 2026

Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – March 2026

The March 2026 OPC newsletter is available!

Categories: 30x30, Career Opportunities, Climate Change, Coastal Habitats, Equity and Environmental Justice, Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Grant Projects, Habitats, Harmful Algal Blooms, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, Monthly Newsletter, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, Offshore Wind, OPC Meetings, Other Public Meetings, Outreach and Education, Public Comment Opportunity, Report Release, 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, Water Quality

March 26, 2026

Updates from the March 23, 2026 Council Meeting

At the March 23, 2026, Ocean Protection Council (OPC) meeting, the Council unanimously approved more than $12.5 million in investments to advance sea level rise adaptation planning and tribal cultural resilience, make meaningful progress to conserve 30% of California’s coastal […]

Categories: 30x30, Aquaculture, Climate Change, Coastal Habitats, Equity and Environmental Justice, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Habitats, Harmful Algal Blooms, Kelp, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, Offshore Wind, OPC Meetings, Plastic Pollution, Report Release, 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, Water Quality

March 24, 2026

With a Landmark Report and Historic Investments, California Doubles Down on Ocean Health  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 24, 2026 CONTACT:Stacy Hayden, Communications ManagerCalifornia Ocean Protection Councilstacy.hayden@resources.ca.gov As federal rollbacks threaten ocean protections, California is strengthening its commitment to a healthy coast and ocean for all   SACRAMENTO — At a time when federal actions are […]

Categories: 30x30, Aquaculture, Climate Change, Coastal Habitats, Emerging Contaminents, Equity and Environmental Justice, Habitats, Harmful Algal Blooms, Kelp, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, Offshore Wind, Plastic Pollution, 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, Water Quality

February 25, 2026

Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – February 2026

The February 2026 OPC newsletter is available!

Categories: 30x30, Career Opportunities, Climate Change, Coastal Habitats, Equity and Environmental Justice, Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Grant Projects, Habitats, Harmful Algal Blooms, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, Monthly Newsletter, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, Offshore Wind, OPC Meetings, Other Public Meetings, Outreach and Education, Public Comment Opportunity, Report Release, 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, Water Quality

February 25, 2026

Outdoors for All: Connecting Californians to the Coast and Ocean

In February 2026, people from across California gathered at the California Natural Resources Agency headquarters for the Outdoors for All Convening. The day focused on shared learning and collaboration to expand equitable access to the outdoors. Participants included community-based organizations, […]

Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Tribal Engagement

January 29, 2026

Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – January 2026

The January 2026 OPC newsletter is available!

Categories: 30x30, Climate Change, Coastal Habitats, Equity and Environmental Justice, Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Grant Projects, Habitats, Kelp, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, Monthly Newsletter, OPC Meetings, Outreach and Education, Report Release, 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, Water Quality

January 26, 2026

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 […]

Categories: Comment Letter, Press Releases, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy

January 22, 2026

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 […]

Categories: 30x30, Career Opportunities, Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy, Tribal Engagement

January 20, 2026

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 […]

Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity