Every year thousands of people come together to
clean up California’s beaches on Coastal Cleanup
Day. You, too,
can participate in this great event!
Adopt-a-beach and help keep it clean year-round! Join
our Adopt-A-Beach program.
Become a Coastal Steward by
pledging to take specific actions to protect our coast and ocean.
We have compiled a list of web-based coastal events calendars. Find out what local
coastal events are occurring in your area.
Choose your seafood wisely
Declining fish populations are an increasing
problem in today’s fishing industry. If you are a seafood lover, find out
how you can help manage our marine resources. Become an educated consumer
and discover which fish species have healthy populations.
Estuaries, where salty
ocean water meets and combines with fresh water, are among the most
biologically productive and diverse places on earth. Whether you’re aboard a
fishing boat, hiking along the shore, or gardening at home, there are many
things you can do to protect estuaries. Learn more by visiting
a site
hosted by National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
Learn proper tide pooling etiquette
Did you know that there is a
“correct” way to go tide pooling? You can follow some simple rules to keep
yourself and the tide pool creatures safe and happy:
Watch where you step. Step only on bare rock or sand.
Don’t touch any living organisms. Most tide pool animals are protected by a coating of slime.
Touching them with dry hands can damage these animals.
Don’t poke or prod tide pool animals with a stick. Don’t attempt to pry animals off of rocks.
Leave everything as you found it (or cleaner by picking up any garbage you come across). Collecting
organisms will kill them and is illegal in most tide pools.
can participate in this great event!