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November 17, 2025

Coastal Habitat Mapping White Paper and Webinar Recording

The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) released a new Coastal Habitat Mapping Considerations White Paper, developed to explore options for statewide coastal habitat mapping efforts. The report offers recommendations for creating consistent, practical, and effective approaches to mapping California’s diverse coastal […]

Categories: Coastal Habitats, Event, Grant Projects, Habitats, Other Public Meetings, Report Release
November 7, 2025

Microplastics Research Public Webinar and Panel – Recording Available

Learn how California researchers, supported by the Ocean Protection Council and California Sea Grant, are tackling microplastic pollution.  OPC and California Sea Grant provided $1.9 million to fund five research projects addressing microplastics in California. These projects were selected through two […]

Categories: Other Public Meetings, Outreach and Education, Plastic Pollution, Water Quality
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October 31, 2025

Apply Now: SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program and Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program – Office Hours: November 6, 2025

Join OPC staff for Office Hours on Thursday, November 6, 2025, to learn more about upcoming funding opportunities through the SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program and the new Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program. Applicants […]

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Other Public Meetings, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change
October 3, 2025

Dungeness Crab Task Force Meeting #18 – October 15-16, 2025 – In Person

Meeting Goals Receive updates relevant to the Dungeness crab industry and ensure Members have access to information that may inform DCTF deliberations during this meeting….

Categories: Dungeness Crab Task Force, Other Public Meetings, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
September 11, 2025

Dungeness Crab Task Force Meeting #18 – September 23, 2025 – Conference Call

Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 23 from 11:30am-1:30p Join Zoom Meeting Call-in option: +1 (408) 638-0968 | Meeting ID: 897 6056 7123   Goal of the Executive Committee (EC) Conference Call: To provide updates on topics directly impacting the Dungeness crab fishery […]

Categories: Dungeness Crab Task Force, Other Public Meetings, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
August 27, 2025

Achieving 30×30 in California’s Coastal Waters: The Work Ahead – Public Webinar Recoding Available

OPC hosted a public webinar on 30×30 in California’s coastal waters on September 4. The session provided an overview of OPC’s Roadmap to Achieving 30×30 in California’s Coastal Waters and outlined next steps for areas that have yet to be evaluated for […]

Categories: 30x30, Event, Other Public Meetings, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
July 2, 2025

Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program Opens! 

OPC is pleased to announce the release of the Sea Level Rise (SLR) Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program, a new funding opportunity under the SB 1 SLR Adaptation Planning Grant Program. This program is specifically designed to support California Native […]

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Other Public Meetings, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Tribal Engagement
June 4, 2025

OPC’s Draft 2026–2030 Strategic Plan Now Available – Webinar June 18 & Public Comment Period through August 1, 2025

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is pleased to share the Draft 2026–2030 Strategic Plan—a roadmap for protecting California’s coast and ocean in the years ahead. This draft reflects OPC’s continued commitment to resilience, equity, collaboration, and science-based decision-making.  We […]

Categories: Event, Other Public Meetings, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
California Coast and Ocean News May 2025