Attend a south coast public workshop to help shape ocean protection plans

You can hardly open the newspaper these days without reading about problems with the world’s oceans—fish populations are dwindling, sea level’s rising, and the water is heating up! Fortunately, scientists and governments alike are turning their attention to the other 70% of the planet, recognizing that ocean health is vital to life on Earth.

President Obama declared June World Oceans Month, and formed a task force to develop a national ocean policy. California, Oregon, and Washington are working together to restore waters off the West Coast.

And a critical effort is happening in Southern California as well, where stakeholders are mapping out an underwater parks network to protect sea life and habitats. Implementation of the Marine Life Protection Act is about half complete, and the public is invited to learn about ocean protection plans for the south coast at community workshops being held June 29 through July 13, from Carlsbad to Santa Barbara.

Please consider attending one of these public meetings to show your support for ocean protection. We have just one chance to get this right, and we need your help!