Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems

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Coastal and Ocean Impacts from Land

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Science-Based Decision-Making

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Existing and Emerging Ocean Uses

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Prestigious Independent Study Underscores Need to Address Impacts of Sea Level Rise

June 22, 2012

Prestigious Independent Study Underscores Need to Address Impacts of Sea Level Rise

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A National Research Council (NRC) study released today confirms the need to take action to address the impacts of rising sea level. The review, requested by numerous state and federal agencies, will be used to ensure that California is safeguarding its citizens, strengthening its economy, and minimizing impacts to natural resources by investing in climate-ready development and infrastructure. … read more

New Resources on Climate Adaptation

Two 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.

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14th Annual California Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest

Photo credit: Brian Friedman, 2011 Judge’s Choice Winner

The Thank You Ocean Campaign is joining forces with the California Coastal Commission and Fairmont Hotels of California for a second year to jointly sponsor the 14th Annual California Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest.

This contest highlights photographs that reflect the importance of our coast and ocean to Californians and the role that the California Coastal Commission, Natural Resources Agency, and the Ocean Protection Council have played in preserving our coastal and marine resources.  … read more