Sacramento Ocean Day draws citizens from across the state
April 16 event will include legislative office visits, ocean science luncheon, and sustainable seafood reception
Environment California Research & Policy Center
On Tuesday, April 16, ocean conservation advocates and experts from across California will convene at the California State Capitol for Ocean Day. Efforts to lessen sea level rise impacts, reduce marine debris, and implement the Marine Life Protection Act have created a groundswell of support for smart and science-based ocean policy. Residents and activists will meet with legislators to send the message that marine conservation should continue to be a priority for the state. With California’s ocean economy driving $43 billion in revenue and nearly 400,000 jobs each year, sustainable management is a wise investment.
Ocean Day features a noon seminar hosted by the California State University’s Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Technology. Top ocean scientists from across California will converse with legislative staff on the success of California’s Marine Life Protection act and the next steps for protecting and strengthening California’s newly minted network of underwater parks. In the evening, Monterey Bay Aquarium is hosting an invitation-only banquet to honor individuals and groups that have championed ocean health in California over the past year.
WHAT: Sacramento Ocean Day
WHEN: Tuesday, April 16
8:00am – 9:00am: kickoff
9:00am – 5:00pm: visits with legislators (closed to press)
8:30am – 1:30pm: Educational lawn event
11:45am-1:15pm: CSU COAST briefing on Adaptive Management of California’s Marine Protected Areas
WHERE:
Kickoff – Old Capitol cafeteria
Lawn event – Capitol lawn, Intersection of L and 11th Streets
COAST briefing – CSAC Conference Center, 1020 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento
WHO:
Organizations include:
Environment California
Azul
Ocean Conservancy
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Natural Resources Defense Council
Heal the Bay
Surfrider Foundation
California Coastkeeper Alliance
California Coastal Coalition
7th Generation Advisers
Excellent interview, photo, and video opportunities
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