October 18, 2024

Request for Public Input: California Coast and Ocean Report Card

OPC and California Ocean Science Trust are seeking input on the first California Coast and Ocean Coast Report Card, Join us for a virtual office hour on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m..

Categories: Event, Other Public Meetings, Outreach and Education, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy

October 7, 2024

Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – October 2024

The October 2024 OPC newsletter is available! This month’s edition features exciting updates, multiple job announcements, the Photo of the Month, and more. Stay connected with the latest from the California Ocean Protection Council!

Categories: Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Leadership and Staff Updates, Monthly Newsletter, OPC Meetings, Other Public Meetings, Outreach and Education, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy

October 5, 2024

The Rising Tide of Marine Mammal Strandings in California 

From August to October of 2022, the California coast witnessed a troubling pattern: 300 marine mammal strandings occurred between Los Angeles and San Mateo counties. A year later, from May to July 2023, Southern California experienced an unprecedented mass stranding […]

Categories: Harmful Algal Blooms, Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality

September 5, 2024

NEW Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – September 2024

What’s Happening Ocean Protection Council Meeting – September 10, 2024 – Teleconference and Public Forum The next Council meeting is on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters Auditorium (715 P […]

Categories: Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Leadership and Staff Updates, Monthly Newsletter, OPC Meetings, Other Public Meetings, Outreach and Education, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy

September 5, 2024

California Biodiversity Day: Celebrating Our Coast and Ocean Heritage

California Biodiversity Day is coming up on Saturday, September 7, 2024, offering a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and protect the incredible amount of life that thrives along the California coastline. Established in 2018 as part of California’s first Biodiversity Initiative, […]

Categories: 30x30, Coastal Habitats, Habitats, Marine Habitats, Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity

August 29, 2024

Calling All Photographers: Submit Your Photo for the “Photo of the Month”

Have a stunning shot of California’s coast or ocean? We want to showcase your work in the Photo of the Month feature of our monthly newsletter! Whether it’s a serene shoreline, vibrant marine life, or a captivating coastal sunset, share […]

Categories: Monthly Newsletter, Outreach and Education, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems

July 3, 2024

#PlasticFreeJuly: Protecting Our Coast and Oceans by Preventing Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is a serious threat to our coast and oceans, but it’s a challenge we can overcome with collective action and dedicated efforts. This #PlasticFreeJuly, the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) invites you to join us in our mission […]

Categories: Event, Outreach and Education, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality

May 7, 2024

California at INC-4: On the Road to an International Treaty to End Plastic Pollution 

California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and CalRecycle staff recently joined over 2,500 delegates from 170 countries in Ottawa, Canada at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) that took place April 23-29 to develop a legally binding agreement […]

Categories: Outreach and Education, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality

December 6, 2023

Secretary Speaker’s Series A Special Conversation with Rosanna Xia: California Against the Sea

Monday, December 11, 2023Noon to 1:00 PMVia Zoom Join us for a special conversation, hosted by California Natural Resources Agency, with Pulitzer Prize finalist and Los Angeles Times environmental reporter, Rosanna Xia as she shares insights from her brand-new book […]

Categories: Climate Change, Equity and Environmental Justice, Event, Outreach and Education, Plastic Pollution, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems, Water Quality

September 25, 2023

Conserving 30% of California’s Coastal Waters by 2030: Progress Update

California’s coastal waters are home to species and habitats found nowhere else on Earth. Our iconic coastal and marine ecosystems – from sandy beaches and wave-swept rocky shorelines to lush kelp forests and deep submarine canyons – hold tremendous cultural […]

Categories: 30x30, Equity and Environmental Justice, Event, Habitats, Kelp, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems, Tribal Engagement