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Under the Trump administration’s direction, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has begun a review of California’s Coastal Management Program. As part of the review, the federal government is seeking public input on offshore oil drilling, pipeline infrastructure, desalination, undersea cables, deep seabed mining, spaceport development and other projects that could shape the…
Send Comments & Participate in August / October Meetings to Advocate for Duxbury Reef & Strong MPAs Source
This week we are celebrating Shark Week to recognize the importance of sharks to marine ecosystems and the threats shark populations face in the global ocean. Source
With the "super" El Niño in 2026 driving historic sea surface temperature increases, scientists anticipate a larger-than-normal influx of juvenile sharks along the California coast. More young white sharks does not necessarily mean more human - shark interactions, or "shark attacks." Learn what you can do to minimize your risk of a shark bite this summer. Source
In June, NOAA's National Weather Service officially reported the onset of an El Niño pattern supporting predictions of an extreme weather disruption dubbed the “Super El Niño” in fall and winter of 2026/2027. So what can we expect this fall in the Gulf of the Farallones and along the Bay Area Coastline? Source
On June 17, the California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to approve an emergency regulation to strengthen restrictions on fishing gear, in order to improve public safety and prevent fishers from illegally targeting white sharks near California beaches and piers. Source
September 20, 2026 Experience and adventure in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary with shark specialists and expert naturalists. Visit the Devil’s Teeth, the feeding ground of the great white […] Source
Please join us celebrating sharks and ocean protection at our 5th Annual Kona Ocean Day in Kailua-Kona.Ocean films, education and community- working to benefit youth and Hawai'i coral conservation. A benefit for the ReefTeach program at Kanhalu'u Bay and defending the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Source
Recreational fishermen claim they are losing their catch to sharks, and rather than adapting their fishing practices, they are claiming that shark populations have "exploded." In reality, NOAA has documented that U.S. Atlantic shark populations have been on a steep decline since the 1980s. We cannot let the sportfishing lobby write the rules for ocean conservation. As Shark Stewards, we must…
On July 11, our Kona community is invited to celebrate the ocean with documentary films, education partners and a talk story, recognizing the beauty and importance to humans. Divers, surfers, swimmers and ocean lovers are invited to watch ocean films at the Kona Elks’ Theater as a benefit event for the Kohala Centerʻs Reef Teach program educating youth and engaging community at Kahaluʻu. Source
