What is the California Intertidal Biodiversity DNA Barcode Library? Read the story from the @laist.com bit.ly/LAist-DNA This project is made possible by $9,025,000 in funding from OPC bit.ly/OPC-DNA 📷 Lucas Brady Woods / LAist

Small swaps, big impact. Here's some ways Team OPC goes plastic-free. Keep following us on socials to learn how California is working to tackle plastic pollution - including stopping it at the source! #PlasticFreeJuly

OPC's website is undergoing maintenance. We anticipate it will be back online after Sunday, July 26. If you need information or resources in the meantime, please email copcpublic@resources.ca.gov. Thank you for your patience.

As the sun dips low at La Jolla Shores in San Diego, surfers carry their boards down to the water for one more session. 📷 Photo of the Month by Alyssa Gerhart Our Photo of the Month is shared in our monthly newsletter. Missed the June edition? See it here: bit.ly/OPC-JUNE26

Take a moment... #WorldOceanDay 💙

What's the status of California’s beaches? How are they at risk of climate change? What can we do to make them resilient for future generations? Join us for the California Beach Resiliency Plan webinar to learn more! 6/18 11 AM. All are welcome. Register bit.ly/OPC-BRPW 📷 Courtesy King Tides Project

Happy #BiodiversityDay! California's coastal waters are some of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Thousands of species, or as we like to call them, "our salty friends," can be found along our state's coastline. We 💙 them all equally, but tap the video to find YOUR salty friend for the day! 🌊🦭🐋

Join us virtually or in-person for the next Council meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.! For details and the full agenda, visit bit.ly/OPC-JUN2026

Photo of the Month by Kyla Kelly / California sea lions at the Santa Cruz Wharf We feature a new community photo every month in our newsletter. Have a stunning California coast or ocean related shot to share? We want to see it! More info and submission details here opc.ca.gov/photo

There's a lot going on — and we're here for it! Check out what's happening in this month's California Coast and Ocean News. Read. Engage. Share. bit.ly/OPC-APR2026

📷 Photo of the Month: Allyson J. Goble / Tennessee Point, Marin Headlands Have a great shot of California's coast or ocean? We want to showcase your work in the Photo of the Month feature of our monthly newsletter! Submit photo: opc.ca.gov/photo Read newsletter: bit.ly/OPC-MAR2026

In 2013, sea star wasting disease swept the Pacific Coast and devastated sunflower sea star populations. A decade later, California researchers and agencies are working to bring them back. See what happened and where things stand today. ⭐ Learn more: bit.ly/OPC-SFST

Join us virtually or in-person for the next Council meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.! For details and the full agenda, visit bit.ly/OPC-MARCH2026

Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside Governors Tina Kotek of Oregon and Bob Ferguson of Washington, submitted formal comments opposing the Trump administration’s plan to open the California coast to new offshore drilling. Learn more: opc.ca.gov/2026/01/pres...

🌊 OPC Is Hiring – Join Our Team! We're hiring three Environmental Scientists. These roles support science-based policy and management actions that strengthen coastal resilience and protect biodiversity, while embedding equity and environmental justice. 🔗 Learn more & apply: opc.ca.gov/jobs

📸 Calling Coastal Explorers & Ocean Lovers From rugged shorelines to vibrant marine life, your photos help tell the story of California’s coast and ocean. Submit your favorite capture for a chance to be featured as our Photo of the Month! ➡️ opc.ca.gov/photo

🌊 Join the 30x30 Movement 🌿 The California Natural Resources Agency is inviting community leaders from across the state to apply to become 30x30 Ambassadors. 🗓 Apply by: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Learn more: californianature.ca.gov/pages/30x30-ambassadors-1

Mark your calendar and register for the first California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Speaker Series event of 2026! Not on Our Watch: Stopping More Oil Drilling on California’s Coast Thursday, January 15 12-1pm Register at: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🌊 Now Open: SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Implementation Projects (Track 2) OPC is now accepting Letters of Intent for implementation-ready sea level rise adaptation projects on California’s outer coast and in the San Francisco Bay. opc.ca.gov/2026/01/sb-1-track-2-solicitation

📸 Photo of the Month by Nicky Rosenberg / Spanish shawl nudibranch in San Diego Think your photo could be next? Submit your best snapshots of California’s coast and ocean: ➡️ opc.ca.gov/photo Subscribe to our newsletter for the Photo of the Month, OPC updates, and more! 📬 bit.ly/OPC-DEC2025

Giant kelp, California sheephead, and spiny lobsters, oh my! Come with us on a dive through the Scorpion State Marine Reserve off California’s Channel Islands. ⬇️ Learn more about OPC’s work to help manage the state’s globally significant MPA Network visit opc.ca.gov/biodiversity

🌊 We’re excited to share OPC's NEW 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, our roadmap through the end of the decade to safeguard our coast and ocean for all Californians! 📘 Read the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan: bit.ly/OPC-STRATEGIC-PLAN

With OPC support, the Fishermen’s Gear Recovery Network is expanding statewide, removing lost crab fishing gear, reducing entanglement risks to whales and sea turtles, and strengthening California’s fisheries. This partnership is a powerful example of ocean stewardship in action. bit.ly/OPC-LOSTGEAR

🌊 Join us virtually or in-person for the next Council meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.! For details and the full agenda, visit 🔗 bit.ly/OPC-DEC-2025

Discover how California researchers are tackling microplastic pollution. Join us to learn how microplastics move from dryers to watersheds, accumulate in marine life, and can be captured through smarter stormwater design. 🗓️ Nov. 25, 2025 | 9:00–10:45 a.m. 🔗 bit.ly/OPC-MPWP

📍OPC’s new interactive map highlights the sea level rise planning underway across California - from Crescent City to Imperial Beach. Discover where $29.75 M in SB 1 grants are helping communities prepare for and adapt to rising seas. ➡️ Learn more in our monthly newsletter: bit.ly/OPC-OCT2025

📷 Photo of the Month: California brown pelican at Crystal Cove State Park by Taylor Steigerwalt Read the October newsletter and subscribe so you don’t miss out on OPC updates and stories, the Photo of the Month, and more! 📬 bit.ly/OPC-OCT2025

Communities and tribes across CA can apply now for funding to plan and prepare for sea level rise. Join an office hour on 11/6 for the SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program (Track 1) and the Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program! Learn more opc.ca.gov/sb-1-funding

📸✨ Got a shot that shines? Send us your best photo capture for our Photo of the Month! From tidepools and sunsets to your favorite fish or marine mammal, we want to see California’s coast and ocean through your eyes. ➡️ Submit your photo today! opc.ca.gov/photo

This past week, California celebrated a global honor for the state's Marine Protected Area Network at the IUCN World Conservation Congress and reaffirmed the shared commitment to protecting California’s coast and ocean for all. #climateaction #biodiversity #conservation #30x30CA #iucncongress