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 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 MoreStop New Drilling in California
eadline today, March 13, 2026 to comment to the Bureau of Land Management to stop proposed opening up of California lands to oil development.
Read MoreGreat White Sharks: Safety, Science and Survival- Panel, Film, Art and Action
Join shark experts, survivor and artists to benefit shark conservation.
Learn about great white sharks, shark attacks and shark conservation in California.
Original Ocean Art Auction, prizes including an opportunity to see a white shark in the wild and refreshments
Coastal Upwelling and the Cordell Bank
A healthy upwelling system is not just an ecological marvel; it is an economic powerhouse. California’s ocean economy generates tens of billions of dollars annually. However, the integrity of this system is currently at a crossroads. Newly proposed groundfish rules under the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) threaten to damage fragile marine habitat and alter the balance of species within these protected zones. Perhaps more concerning is the shadow of proposed oil exploration offshore.
Read MoreDeadline to Comment & Stop Offshore Drilling off our Coastline
Friday January 23 Deadline to comment & Stop Offshore Drilling off our Coastline. Send a letter or sign the petition to Protect California Sanctuaries and Coastal Ocean
Read MoreBack to School Aquatic Park Cleanup
Join us welcoming our students back to school with a clean up and survey, Aquatic Park, Berkeley CA
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