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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 -
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 […]
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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 […]
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Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – October
The October 2025 OPC newsletter is available!
Categories: 30×30, 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, 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 -
Cathedral Thinking: Finding Inspiration at the IUCN World Conservation Congress
By Michael Esgro, Senior Biodiversity Program Manager & Tribal Liaison In mid-October 2025, OPC Executive Director Jenn Eckerle and I had the privilege of attending the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab […]
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Call for Tribal Representatives on the Marine Protected Area Statewide Leadership Team – Nominations close January 13, 2026
The Marine Protected Area Statewide Leadership Team (MSLT) is seeking nominations for tribal representatives to serve on this important advisory body that supports the management of California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) network. The MSLT promotes collaboration among agencies, organizations, and […]