

Ocean Side Chat: Monica LeFlore
Science Officer Monica LeFlore discusses the her path to the nexus of science and policy and the joy of connection in boundary spanning.

Ask an Expert: Briefing on the Sea Grant DDT+ Research Needs Assessment
Join OST and expert panelists to discuss the Sea Grant DDT+ Research Needs Assessment

2022 Highlights: A Landmark Year for OST
Our top highlights, initiatives, and future directions for the OST Team


State Leaders Update Founding Ocean Science Trust Legislation
Reaffirming our commitment to accelerate science-based action

Join the Ocean Protection Council Science Advisory Team
Join an interdisciplinary team of scientists working with state leaders to address pressing ocean and coastal challenges. Learn more here.

Climate-Based Flexible Fisheries Management
Researching case studies, management plans, and conducting stakeholder engagement as an OST intern.

Ocean and Social Science
Exploring ocean policy and crafting the Indigenous Peoples and Territories Acknowledgement statement

New Report: The Social Science of Sea Otter Reintroductions
Perspectives and recommendations to advance considerations of sea otter reintroduction

Where Nature-Based Coastal Adaptation and Equity Meet
OST staff Kiya and Hayley share reflections on the development of a new report

New Report on Taking Action for DEI in California's Ocean Sciences
Proceedings and Recommendations from our Roundtable Series

In Memoriam of Dr. Kenneth Coale
Remembering Dr. Kenneth Coale, one of OST's founding board members

Ocean Side Chats: Dom Kone
Senior Science Officer Dominique Kone discusses the peculiarities of being an expert generalist and its necessity in a boundary spanning organization

Ask an Expert: An OST Briefing on Equitable Living Shorelines
Join OST and expert panelists as they discuss improving social equity outcomes within nature-based coastal adaptation in California.

Ocean Side Chats: Kevin Travis
Science Officer Kevin Travis talks about transferable skills for a career in science policy


A Year of Providing Science Advice to Lawmakers
What we've learned from a year of bringing science advice to the Legislature

Ocean Side Chats: Melissa Abderrahim
Science Officer Melissa Abderrahim talks about bringing DEI to the core of the science-policy nexus

Reimagining Career Pathways at the 2021 CalCOFI Conference
A panel discussion on modern careers in ocean science

Science Recommendations and Future Directions of Offshore Oil in California
Highlighting new and past work following the recent 2021 oil spill

California Invests in Science Informed Decision-making
The OPC Science Advisory Team provides a critical venue to bring state leaders and scientists together around pressing ocean and coastal challenges.

Navigating a Boundary Spanning Organization
A reflection on the importance of boundary spanning organizations

Tackling the Complexities of Ocean Contaminants
A brief look at deep sea contamination off the Southern California Coast.


Reflections of an OST Intern
Reflections from a summer intern and her time at OST

Reframing Ocean-Climate Science and Solutions
We partnered with COMPASS to convene 20 leaders in ocean and climate science to discuss issues at the intersection of their collective experience.

Ask an Expert: An OST Science Briefing on Offshore Wind in California
Join OST and expert panelists as they discuss the science & technology of offshore wind development in California.

New Project Launch: Making Living Shorelines Equitable
Delivering science guidance to ensure nature-based coastal adaptation in California benefits everyone

Searching for Resilience in 2020
Reflections on leading a climate resilience working group for California’s MPA network during the height of the pandemic (and how it helped us persevere through a challenging year).

New reports guide adaptive management of California's MPA network
Final reports from two parallel working groups are helping to inform MPA network evaluations and advance our understanding climate change resilience

Leading through Uncertainty
A scientific working group paves a path forward to address microplastic pollution

New Report: Microplastic Pollution Risk in California
OST convened a scientific working group to develop a risk assessment framework for microplastic pollution in California

Sea Otter Reintroduction in Federal Spotlight
Congress expresses interest in assessing the feasibility of sea otter reintroduction to U.S. West

Ask an Expert: An OST Briefing on California's Kelp Forest
Join OST and expert panelists as they discuss the ecological role, socioeconomic importance, and future restoration strategies of our kelp forests.

OST Joins the UN Decade of Ocean Science
We are excited to participate in international collaboration at the ocean science-policy interface in support of the UN Sustainable Development goals.

Minimizing Microplastics as a New Mom
A new parent's reflections on working to address plastic pollution

Continuing to commit to antiracism
A message from the OST team on the events of January 6, 2021

Community Engagement microsymposium
We convened a symposium on community engagement to hear from researchers and experts working across California and West Coast institutions.

Making Progress in an Unprecedented Year
2020 was an unprecedented year, but we’re happy to finish this project and inform the state in a timely manner so they may address this emerging issue.

Reflections on the Academic Roadshow
Challenges, and successes from our efforts to strengthen partnerships with California's academic community amidst a global pandemic

Adventures in Accessibility
The road to improvement isn’t always smooth, but sometimes it’s funny! A small speed bump on our journey to more accessible practices

New Board members and new directions
As we tackle pressing issues facing our coast and ocean, we look forward to leaning on the guidance of new Board members, Dr. Nielsen and Dr. Jackson.

Ocean solutions to guide economic recovery
The OPC-SAT released a statement on the importance of marine resources to economic recovery post-COVID and environmental justice in the Blue Economy.