Ocean and Coast
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“The sea, the great unifier, is man’s only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: We are all in the same boat.” — Jacques Cousteau
The ocean is the greatest natural resource on our planet, providing food, shaping our climate, and absorbing carbon dioxide. In the past, mankind has thought of the ocean as so vast that human actions couldn’t really hurt it. Today, this paradigm has changed. We know that the ocean is not invincible, and that our actions around the world have a collective impact. It’s up to us and future generations to learn more, and restore the ocean’s integrity in any way we can.
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The MLPA process addresses the need to create a cohesive system to protect California’s marine life and habitats. Learn more and find out how to get involved. |
Coastkeeper is actively working towards restoring green abalone in Orange County, as part of a region-wide partnership across the Southern California coast. |
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A major part of preserving our coast is making sure people can enjoy it! That’s why ensuring public access to coastal areas is a major priority for Coastkeeper. |
Poseidon is seeking to withdraw ocean water and convert it to freshwater, using technology that is expensive, energy intenstive, and environmentally damaging. |
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Marine debris affects the coastal environment, estuaries and oceans around the world. See how Coastkeeper’s working to prevent debris from reaching coastal areas. |
Areas of Special Biological Significance are some of California’s most vibrant ecosystems. Coastkeeper has had a pioneering role in enforcing laws to keep them clean. |
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Once lost or abandoned, nets and traps continue to kill fish, marine mammals and sea turtles long after the fishermen have gone home. How can we address this problem? |
Kids Ocean Day is an annual call to action for the protection of the world’s oceans. See how we’ve involved over 2,000 Orange County students in this annual event. |
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Current law in CA requires that offshore oil rigs be completely removed after their productive life ends. The problem: over the years, rigs become havens for marine life. |
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Abalone Restoration
Marine Debris
Rigs to Reefs? 2010 Conference
