Oceans
Home to diverse wildlife from the smallest krill to the biggest whale, our country’s oceans — and the ecosystems they support — are worth preserving for future generations.
The Latest on Oceans
Statement: Oil sheen off the coast of Orange County
Save sea otters, protect the ocean
Updates
There may be a new group of orcas in the Pacific
Sea otters protect the Pacific coastline
Update: Defending our Marine Protected Areas
California Ocean Day 2024
This year's Ocean Day will give participants the opportunity to meet with their state legislators, hear from experts on current issues concerning the ocean, and celebrate California's marine life.
IN-PERSON
Capitol Annex Swing Space, 1021 O Street, Sacramento, California 95814
Featured Resources
Strengthen Protections for California’s Coast Proposal
Environment California Program Agenda 2024
Organizations submit letter supporting national marine sanctuary and offshore wind in California
Environment California’s 2023 Program Priorities
The Latest
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Sea otters are restoring eelgrass in Monterey Bay
As apex predators, sea otters help ocean ecosystems in surprising ways, if we let them.
STATEMENT: New marine sanctuary, ahoy!
Biden administration proposes to designate the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Ocean sanctuaries get photo-ready
Photo contest will highlight the cool sea creatures and stunning seascapes of the National Marine Sanctuary system
Hundreds of sick sea lions are washing ashore in California
This summer, a toxic algae bloom in the Pacific is making sea lions sick. You can help the rescue efforts.
Has PFAS contaminated your beach?
As summer kicks into high gear and more families are hitting lakes and beaches around the country, the last thing on their minds is potential dangers lurking in the water.
