Jun 2, 2015 | South Coast, Uncategorized
The Plains All American Refugio Oil Spill has contaminated Santa Barbara Marine Protected Areas and closed fishing on a large stretch of the Gaviota coast.
Jun 2, 2015 | South Coast, Uncategorized
On the afternoon of May 19th, Plains All American Pipeline reported oil spilled from a transmission pipeline under Highway 1, affecting the coast and ocean north of Santa Barbara and spreading.Agencies Responding QuicklyWhile we are sad to hear this unfortunate news,...
May 18, 2015 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Students from Branson Schooluse a quadrat to estimate abundancesof rocky intertidal organismsAs the newest member to the LiMPETS San Francisco Bay Area team, I’ve had an amazing time...
May 15, 2015 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Recent research with my collaborators Ana Pitchon and Doreen Hansen empirically identfies attributes related to diversification and resilience, including multi-fishery participation, that...
May 12, 2015 | Policy and Permitting, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> When I’m at work, I’m struck by how amazing the views from our office are. We can see the city of San Francisco (on a clear day), the famous Oakland cranes, and the San Francisco Bay. These are...
May 1, 2015 | South Coast, Uncategorized
South Coast Regional Forum Held on April 29th, 2015Over 75 South Coast collaborative members representing NGOs, tribes, fishermen, and agencies attended the first South Coast Regional Forum at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. California Secretary for Natural Resources John...