

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

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

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.

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.