On April 21st, the California Fish & Game Commission (Commission) will be discussing petitions that were submitted to adaptively manage California’s marine protected areas, including EAC’s petition to increase protections at Duxbury Reef’s rare rocky intertidal habitat.
Read MoreOcean Film 30×30 Screening
Ocean Film screening by David Attenborough. Learn how you can become active supporting the 30×30 initiative with UC Berkeley CALPIRG and Shark Stewards.
Read MoreDefend Our National Marine Sanctuaries
A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. The Act protects US marine habitat, underwater natural resources and cultural heritage treasures, and empowers community input on the use of our national marine sanctuaries.
Read MoreMPA Day Marin, Films and Collaboration at Bay Model
Join Shark Stewards and the Golden Gate Marin Protected Area Collaborative for a day of films and celebration of our coastal MPAs at the historic Bay Model, Sausalito.
Read MoreCapitol Hill Ocean Week
Hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Capitol Hill Ocean Week s a great way to learn about marine issues, and influence decision makers.
Focusing on community marine protection and fishing sharks on the high seas, Shark Stewards will be participating in two of these discussions.
Read MoreCelebrating and Recognizing AAPI Contributions to Conservation- May Newsletter
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate our rich cultural heritage and contributions. However, it also provides an opportunity to address challenging topics within our communities including racism, and cultural insensitivity. Working in and among Asian and Pacific Islands, we value the cultural and ocean connections we share, with a united purpose to protect sharks and ocean habitat.
Read MoreNew Study Shows Sharks are at Greater Risk of Extinction Than Previously Believed
Recent work builds on previous studies that many shark species are in deep decline and their loss can have dire consequences on reefs and marine ecosystems.
Read MoreCalifornia Ocean Day 2023
Shark Stewards will be present lobbying lawmakers on the 18th annual Ocean Day will once again bring together ocean advocates, marine scientists, and CA decision makers IN PERSON!
Read MoreJoin the Golden Gate MPA Network!
The Golden Gate MPA Collaborative brings together environmental NGOs, agencies, fishermen, scientists, aquaria and vessel captains interested in raising awareness of marine protected areas in Marin and San Francisco counties, including the Farallon Islands.New Statewide Online MPA Training Modules Release
Read MoreSupport the New National Marine Sanctuary in Hawaiian Seas
On November 19th,2023 NOAA initiated the process to designate portions of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as a national marine sanctuary. This designation would build on existing management by adding conservation benefits, research […]
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