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Preventing the spread of invasive marine species
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are aquatic organisms that establish and reproduce rapidly outside their native range and threaten natural ecosystems, human health and the economy. Invasive species are also called alien, nuisance or exotic species. AIS threaten the diversity or abundance of native species through competition for resources, predation, parasitism, interbreeding with native populations, transmitting diseases, or…
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Central Coast Groundfish Project
The Central Coast Groundfish Project (CCGP) is an innovative endeavor being spearheaded by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The goal of the CCGP is to establish a community-based fishing institution that can provide for the long-term ecological and economic sustainability of the Central Coast groundfish fishery. OPC funds have been used…
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California Marine Renewable Energy Working Group
The California Marine Renewable Energy Working Group is an interagency group chaired by the California Ocean Protection Council. The goals of the Working Group are to: Address uncertainties in regulatory processes for marine renewable energy projects in California Address the information needs of state agencies and stakeholders to inform potential…
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Research and Monitoring
Research and Monitoring Solving complex ocean resource problems will require a better scientific understanding of the underlying functioning of ocean and coastal ecosystems. The Ocean Protection Council seeks to establish policies that coordinate the collection and sharing of scientific data related to coast and ocean resources between agencies. The…
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