California Ocean Science Trust’s Post

Check out our 2023 Annual Report on our website! From #sealevelrise to building coastal #climateresilience to examining the #science needs for offshore wind energy, it's all in our report! We accomplished so much in 2023 for #California's coast and #ocean! https://lnkd.in/gTgiXAET

OST is pleased to support this opinion piece calling for thoughtful, public-private investment in science to advance offshore wind in California from Dr Arne Jacobson and Dr Benjamin Ruttenberg, of Cal Poly Humboldt / San Luis Obispo, and the Pacific Offshore Wind Consortium https://lnkd.in/gB8VNX3s

Still time to register! Join us on September 23 at 11:30am PT for the next #webinar in our series exploring #marine carbon dioxide removal (#mCDR). This webinar will provide an introduction to ocean iron fertilization as a method of mCDR, the #science needed to assess potential ecosystem impacts, and the state of field experiments and alternative pathways. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNrJk6VR

We are proud to be part of the process of creating a science-based framework for #30x30CA in coastal waters. In fall 2023, OST partnered with OPC to convene a technical advisory panel of scientists to adapt international guidance on evaluation of 30x30 Conservation Areas for CA coastal waters. A draft decision-making framework is currently released for public comment, and public workshops are underway.

Join us on September 23 at 11:30am PT for the next #webinar in our series exploring #marine carbon dioxide removal (#mCDR). This webinar will provide an introduction to ocean iron fertilization as a method of mCDR, the #science needed to assess potential ecosystem impacts, and the state of field experiments and alternative pathways. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNrJk6VR

With the California Legislature wrapping up regular session, we’re watching a few bills that are headed to the Governor’s desk this month. The list of proposals includes bills on #bluecarbon demonstration projects, #microplastics, #aquaculture, and more. Follow these bills and other policy developments with our California Ocean Bill Tracker: https://lnkd.in/gVCrtYkE