Jun 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
AB 298 Will Boost Protections for Coast, FisheriesWidespread Praise for Governor BrownSACRAMENTO, June 30, 2015 – Environmental, law enforcement, and coastal groups from throughout California today applauded the signing of Assembly Bill 298 authored by Assemblymember...
Jun 18, 2015 | Policy and Permitting, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Near and far, people were saddened to hear of the 105,000 (2500 barrels) gallons of crude oil that were spilled on May 19th at Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara County. Having lived in the...
Jun 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Cyndi Dawson, OPC Marine Protected Areas Policy Advisor OPC has been busy through the spring making progress on supporting the effective management of our state MPA network. We continue to focus on finding innovative ways to help support the continued development...
Jun 7, 2015 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Work began on the Yukon Marine Life Survey last week as Ocean Sanctuaries science divers Barbara Lloyd and David Hershman descended on the ship for an initial species assessment in preparation...
Jun 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Plains All American Oil Spill at Refugio has already affected miles of the Gaviota Coast. Heavy beach oiling has been reported at marine protected areas (MPAs) just south of the spill: Naples and Campus Point. Fora Naples Reef is a favorite for advanced scuba...
Jun 4, 2015 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> June 8 is World Oceans Day, when hundreds of aquariums, zoos, museums and conservation organizations, including San Francisco based Shark Stewards, is joining with thousands of people around the...
