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Science Advice

Cover and introductory page of the Sea Otter Reintroduction report

Establishing a Roadmap for Incorporating Social Science and Human Dimensions into Potential Sea Otter Reintroductions on the US West Coast

Equity State of the Science Report

Microplastic Pollution in California

The Science of Climate Adaptation in California – Full Workshop Proceedings

The Science of Climate Adaptation in California – Workshop Executive Summary

Emerging understanding of seagrass and kelp as an ocean acidification management tool in California

Peer Review: Developing Successful Scientific and Technical Review Processes to Advance Science in Marine and Coastal Decision-making

State lands commission oil seeps review report

Readying California’s Fisheries for Climate Change – Full workshop proceedings

Readying California’s Fisheries for Climate Change – Workshop executive summary

Bracing for a Changing World – Full workshop proceedings

Bracing for a Changing World – Workshop executive summary

Recreational Vessels as Vectors for Non-native Marine Species in California

Summarizing our work related to aquatic invasive species, and engaging on harmful algal blooms in light of Sonoma coast event, meeting minutes

Advancing Science in California Fisheries, meeting summary

Putting the Pieces Together: Designing Expert Judgment Processes for Natural Resource Decision Making

Citizen Science and Ocean Resource Management in California: guidance for forming productive partnerships

Ocean Health as a Scientific Concept & Management Goal – Full workshop proceedings

Ocean Health as a Scientific Concept & Management Goal – Workshop executive summary

Establishing the OPC-SAT (our first meeting), meeting minutes

Executive Summary for Oil and Gas Platform Decommissioning Report

Full Oil and Gas Platform Decommissioning Report (with appendices)

Exploring the role of the OPC-SAT, meeting minutes

Providing input on focal areas for the OPC: climate change adaptation, land/ocean interface, sustainable fisheries, marine spatial planning, and emerging industrial uses, meeting minutes

Launching our input into the development of the 2012 – 2017 OPC strategic plan, developing a position statement on climate change, meeting minutes

Plastic Debris in the California Marine Ecosystem A Summary of Current Research, Solution Efforts and Data Gaps

Summarizing work related expert judgment as a science integration tool, and SAT input on the 2012 – 2017 OPC strategic plan, meeting minutes

A Vector Analysis of the Aquarium and Aquascape (‘Ornamental Species’) Trades in California

An Analysis of Aquaculture as a Vector for Introduced Marine and Estuarine Species in California

Colton, M.A. and Swearer, S.E. 2012. Locating faunal breaks in the nearshore fish assemblage of Victoria, Austrailia. Marine and Freshwater Research. 63:218-231.

Fischer, E. V., K. R. M. Mackey, D. F. Cusack, L. R. G. DeSantis, L. Hartzell-Nichols, J. A. Lutz, J. Melbourne-Thomas, R. Meyer, D. A. Riveros-Iregui, C. J. Sorte, J. R. Taylor and S. A. White, 2012. Is pretenure interdisciplinary research a career risk? Eos, Vol 93, No 32, 311-312.

King, P., and McGregor, A. 2012. Who’s Counting: An Analysis of Beach Attendance Estimates and Methodologies in Southern California. Ocean and Coastal Management. 58(9), 17-25.

Live Marine Seafood and the Introduction of Non-native Species into California

Live Saltwater Bait and the Introduction of Non-native Species into California

Ocean Acidification & Hypoxia: Engaging California in the Challenge

Marine Protected Areas

Climate Resilience and California’s MPA Network

Evaluating California’s Marine Protected Area Network

North Coast Snapshot Report: Kelp and Rocky Reef

North Coast Snapshot Report: Oceanographic Conditions

North Coast Snapshot Report: Human Dimensions

North Coast Snapshot: Estuaries

State of the California North Coast

South Coast Snapshot Report: Channel Islands

South Coast Snapshot Report: Citizen Science

State of the California South Coast

Summary of South Coast Physical Conditions (2012-2015)

South Coast Snapshot Report: Kelp and Shallow Rock

South Coast Snapshot Report: Rocky Intertidal

South Coast Snapshot Report: Sandy Beach

South Coast Snapshot Report: Seabirds

South Coast Snapshot Report: Spiny Lobster

South Coast Snapshot Report: Subtidal ROV

Assessing Physical Conditions of South Coast MPAs (Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System, Coastal Data Information Program)

Assessing Water Quality in South Coast MPAs (Southern California Bight Regional Monitoring Program)

Fishermen’s Knowledge and Collaborations in MPA Monitoring: Lessons learned from the South Coast of California

A Report Card for Ecosystem Health in California

Integrating Socioeconomic & Ecological Data: Exploring new methods to support long-term MPA monitoring and sustainable fisheries

Integrating Spatial Data into Marine Protected Area Monitoring and Management

North Central Coast MPA Baseline Program Integration: Filling in the nearshore “White Zone”

State of the California North Central Coast

State of the California North Central Coast: Key Findings

State of the California Central Coast

State of the Central Coast Symposium Proceedings

State of the Central Coast Symposium Videos

North Central Coast: A Regional Snapshot

Climate

Cover and table of contents for Pathways to Advance DEI in CA's Coastal and Ocean Sciences report

Pathways to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in California’s Coastal and Ocean Sciences

Equity & Living Shorelines report cover

Toward More Equitable Nature-based Coastal Adaptation in California

Emerging understanding of seagrass and kelp as an ocean acidification management tool in California

Modeling Tools: Summary of Needs to Enhance Understanding of Ocean Acidifi cation and Hypoxia in Coastal Oceans

Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Monitoring Network: Tracking the Impacts of Changing Ocean Chemistry to Inform Decisions

Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Research Priorities to Inform Decisions and Develop Solutions

Relating Future Coastal Conditions to Existing FEMA Flood Hazard Maps: Technical Methods Manual

The National Flood Insurance Program in California Quick Guide Coastal Appendix: Planning for Sea Level Rise

The West Coast Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Science Panel: Major Findings Recommendations and Actions

Water quality criteria for an acidifying ocean: Challenges and opportunities for improvement

Snapshot of Decision-maker Needs: Organismal Physiology

How California is mobilizing boundary chains to integrate science, policy and management for changing ocean chemistry

Multiple Stressor Considerations: Ocean acidification in a deoxygenatingocean and a warming climate

Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia: Envisioning a Future Science Landscape

Ocean Acidification Science Needs for Natural Resource Managers of the North American West Coast

Supporting Ecological Resilience to Address Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia

What Changes in the Carbonate System, Oxygen, and Temperature Portend for the Northeastern Pacific Ocean: A Physiological Perspective

Addressing Sea Level Rise and Floodplain Management in California with the National Flood Insurance Program (Comprehensive Report)

Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia: Today’s Need for a Coast-Wide Approach

Snapshot of Decision-maker Needs: Ecosystems and Food Web Impacts

Snapshot of Decision-maker Needs: Ocean and Coastal Dynamics

Fisheries

Readying California Fisheries for Climate Change

Frequently Asked Questions: Harmful Algal Blooms and California Fisheries Developed in Response to the 2015-16 Domoic Acid Event

Final Report of the Scientific Review Committee: Scientific review of the reference point thresholds prescribed in the draft Fishery Management Plan for California Spiny Lobster (Panulirus interruptus)

Framing the Scientific Opportunities on Harmful Algal Blooms and California Fisheries Scientific Insights, Recommendations and Guidance for California

Rapid Assessments for Select California Fisheries

Ecological risk assessments: A Roadmap for California Fisheries

Executive Summary: Final Report of the Science Advisory Committee Scientific and Technical Review of the Survey Design and Methods used by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to estimate red abalone (Haliotis rufescens) density

Final Report of the Science Advisory Committee Scientific and Technical Review of the Survey Design and Methods Used by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to Estimate Red Abalone (Haliotis rufescens) Density

Other

OST: A Vision for 2020

Central Coast MPA Monitoring Plan (2014)

North Central Coast MPA Monitoring Plan (2010)

North Central Coast MPA Monitoring Plan In Brief (2010)

South Coast MPA Monitoring Plan (2011)

South Coast MPA Monitoring Plan In Brief (2011)