Transcript Why Now? Regional, State and Federal Interests in Our Oceans and

Why Now?
Regional, State and Federal
Interests in Our Oceans and
Coasts
Krista Kamer
Program Manager
Ocean Observing Programs
SFSU
Value of Our Coast and Ocean
• $43B Ocean Economy in 2000
• coastal construction, living resources, offshore
minerals, ship and boat building and repair,
maritime transportation and ports, and coastal
tourism and recreation
• 400,000 jobs
• 77% of population lives near coast
-Kildow and Colgan 2005
National Ocean Economics Program
Environmental Challenges
• Climate change and sea level rise
• Invasive species and harmful algal blooms
(HABs)
• Coastal erosion, pollution and declining
water quality
• Habitat loss and declining fisheries
• Ocean acidification
• Many more
Scale: Local to Global
• Local interests
• State
• OPC, MPAs
• West Coast
• National
• IOOS
• Global
State Level:
Ocean Protection Council
• California Ocean Protection Act (COPA)2004
• Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
The OPC is responsible for ensuring that
California maintains healthy, resilient, and
productive ocean and coastal ecosystems
for the benefit of current and future
generations.
State Level:
Ocean Protection Council
Strategic Plan-2006
• Increased research and monitoring
• Improved ocean and coastal water quality
• Improved quantity and quality of ocean and
coastal habitat
• Responsible management of ocean and coastal
ecosystems - includes MPAs
• Education and outreach to increase public
awareness and improve ocean stewardship
State Level:
Ocean Protection Council
• Science Advisory Team
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Kenneth Coale-MLML
Mark Moline-Cal Poly SLO
Steve Murray-CSU Fullerton
Karina Nielsen-Sonoma State
Scott Quackenbush-Humboldt State
• Authorization to disburse up to $60,000 to
the University of California Marine Council
(UCMC) to fund two graduate fellowships
State Level:
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
• Marine Life Protection Act-1999
• Statewide network of marine protected areas
(MPAs)
• Generally disallow commercial or recreational
extraction
• Protect the state's marine life and habitats,
marine ecosystems, and marine natural
heritage
• Improve recreational, educational and study
opportunities provided by marine
ecosystems
State Level:
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
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Marine Life Protection Program
Conservation of biological diversity and health
of marine ecosystems
Recovery of wildlife populations
Improvements to recreational and educational
opportunities consistent with biodiversity
conservation
Protection of representative and unique
habitats for their intrinsic value
Ensuring that MPAs … are designed on sound
science
State Level:
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Regional Level:
West Coast Governors’ Agreement
• California, Oregon and Washington
• West Coast Governors’ Agreement on
Ocean Health-2006
• Formalizes cooperation among the three west
coast states to enhance ocean and coastal
conservation strategies
Regional Level:
West Coast Governors’ Agreement
Seven issues of regional significance
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Clean coastal waters and beaches
Healthy ocean and coastal habitats
Effective ecosystem-based management
Reduced impacts of offshore development
Increased ocean awareness and literacy among
the region’s citizens
• Expanded ocean and coastal scientific
information, research, and monitoring
• Sustainable economic development of coastal
communities
National Level
• Pew Oceans Commission Report-2003
• U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy-2004
• Oceans are in crisis
• National, unified ocean policies
• Increased stewardship of our oceans and coastal
regions
National Level:
Pew Oceans Commission Report
Five priority objectives
• Protecting ecosystem health
• Sustainable use of ocean resources
• Comprehensive and coordinated governance of
ocean resources and uses
• Fisheries management and habitat protection
• Pollution control and water quality
National Level:
US Commission on Ocean Policy
• National Ocean Policy Framework
• More scientific information
• “Decisions about ocean and coastal resources
be based on the most current, credible, and
unbiased scientific data and information.”
• Increased education and implementation
• Increase public participation
• Promote a broad stewardship ethic
• Train a future workforce generation
National Level:
Integrated Ocean Observing System
Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)
National Level:
California’s Regional Associations
• Central and Northern California Ocean
Observing System (CeNCOOS)
• Southern California Coastal Ocean
Observing System (SCCOOS)
Areas of Overlap
• Strong national and regional interests in
marine and coastal management and
conservation
• Responsible management for sustainable
fisheries and use of ocean resources
• Improving water quality
• Protecting habitats and ecosystem health
• Increased research and monitoring to improve
scientific understanding
• Increased public awareness and stewardship
Opportunity for the CSU
• State and national leadership
• Expertise
• Scientific information, products
• Decision-making tools
• Clearinghouse for information
• Gather and disseminate
• Funding opportunities
Considering COAST
If not now, when?
If not us, who?