A new Nature Communications analysis finds that shark-finning regulations, while important, have not produced a statistically significant change in global shark-product exports, imports, domestic consumption, or trading partnerships. The study by UCSB researchers McDonald et. al result is a clear warning: preventing the wasteful act of finning at sea must be paired with enforceable fishing limits and meaningful controls on the shark-fin trade. What does this mean for the sharks?
Read MoreFederal Government Placing California’s Coastal Authority at Risk- Comment Today
Under the Trump administration’s direction, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has begun a review of California’s Coastal Management Program. As part of the review, the federal government is seeking public input on offshore oil drilling, pipeline infrastructure, desalination, undersea cables, deep seabed mining, spaceport development and other projects that could shape the future of California’s coast. Tell NOAA that the Coastal Zone Management Program is critical to protect the health and economic vitality of coastal communities
Read MoreLetter to NOAA Against Opening Fishing in the Papahānaumokuākea
I am writing to express our strenuous opposition to the recent final action taken by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC) to restore commercial fishing within the Pacific Remote Islands, Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench, and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monuments. This recommendation to allow longline and purse seine fishing within 50–200 nm of these protected areas is a direct assault on some of the world’s last remaining intact marine ecosystems and must be rejected by NOAA Fisheries.
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Read MoreShark Attacks: Separating Shark Fact from Fiction
This week we are celebrating Shark Week to recognize the importance of sharks to marine ecosystems and the threats shark populations face in the global ocean.
Read MoreThe Super El Niño and Great White Sharks
With the “super” El Niño in 2026 driving historic sea surface temperature increases, scientists anticipate a larger-than-normal influx of juvenile sharks along the California coast. More young white sharks does not necessarily mean more human – shark interactions, or “shark attacks.” Learn what you can do to minimize your risk of a shark bite this summer.
Read MoreThe Super El Niño, and What it Might Bring to Californiaʻs Marine Wildlife
In June, NOAA’s National Weather Service officially reported the onset of an El Niño pattern supporting predictions of an extreme weather disruption dubbed the “Super El Niño” in fall and winter of 2026/2027. So what can we expect this fall in the Gulf of the Farallones and along the Bay Area Coastline?
Read MoreEmergency Shark Fishing Regulations- Make Permanent
On June 17, the California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to approve an emergency regulation to strengthen restrictions on fishing gear, in order to improve public safety and prevent fishers from illegally targeting white sharks near California beaches and piers.
Read MoreFarallon Sanctuary Expeditions- Exclusive Wildlife Experiences September- November
September 20, 2026 Experience and adventure in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary with shark specialists and expert naturalists. Visit the Devil’s Teeth, the feeding ground of the great white […]
Read MoreCelebrating Sharks and Protecting Reef Health in Hawai’i
Please join us celebrating sharks and ocean protection at our 5th Annual Kona Ocean Day in Kailua-Kona.Ocean films, education and community- working to benefit youth and Hawai’i coral conservation.
A benefit for the ReefTeach program at Kanhalu’u Bay and defending the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
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