Get involved with coastal activities
- 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.
Learn about marine debris
Read about the effects
of marine debris and how your everyday choices can either reduce or
exacerbate the problem.
Practice 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:
Safely observe wildlife
Read important information about observing coastal
wildlife.
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.
Learn about oil spills
Learn about the 2007 oil spill in San
Francisco Bay, how oil spills harm the environment, and what you can do to help.
Practice clean and green boating habits
The Boating Clean and Green Campaign is an education and outreach
program that promotes environmentally sound boating practices to marine business and boaters in California.
Help restore coastal habitat
The Coastal Commission's Community-Based Habitat Restoration Program at
Upper Newport Bay in Orange County has volunteer opportunities available weekly.
Support the Coastal Commission's Public Education Program
Provide financial support for the Commission's education programs and our Whale Tail Grants program
with the following actions.