

State Leaders Promote Access to Ocean Science
Update to OST legislation gives government agencies access to objective, trusted science advice and solutions

New Project Launch: Fisheries Insurance for Coastal Community Resilience
OST launches new project exploring fisheries insurance for the West Coast

Workshop Explores Farmed Seaweed Science Needs
The state of the science, information gaps, and other barriers to decision-making on farmed seaweed’s potential benefits to ocean ecosystems and the climate were discussed

New Co-advised Science Communication Fellow
OST is co-advising a science communication fellow to help fill knowledge gaps and break down silos around climate resilience, adaptation, and insurance

Talking Nature and Insurance at New York Climate Week
OST staff take on New York Climate Week to talk insurance and nature

Ocean Side Chats: Heidi Waite
Science Officer Heidi Waite talks about how academia can inform global science policy

Touring California's Seaweed Farms with Policymakers
Experts showcase science-based advancements at seaweed farms in Monterey and Humboldt Bays for California decision-makers


Ocean Side Chats: Lori Zook
Director of Administration and Finance Lori Zook discusses nonacademic career paths and behind-the-scenes of keeping a nonprofit running

Welcome Dr. Brie Lindsey as Deputy Director
Announcing OST's new Deputy Director

New paper: Adapting for Climate-Ready Fisheries
A new paper, in partnership with UC Davis, highlights how fisheries have already deployed adaptability strategies to address climate change impacts.

OST Welcomes New Board Leadership
Dr. Gary Griggs and Dr. Alexis Jackson will serve as the new Board of Trustees Chair and Vice Chair

Adopted: 2024 California Sea Level Rise Guidance
California officially adopts the 2024 statewide guidance on future sea level rise

New report: Workshop on red urchin fishery resilience
New workshop report on the socio-economic impacts of fishery collapse and potential future resilience strategies

Symposium on Fishery Disasters Under Climate Change
Experts gathered to discuss ways to support West Coast fisheries and communities in a climate change-driven world

Insurance Symposium for Wigi (Humboldt Bay)
A recent symposium sheds light on innovative climate adaptation solutions

Expert Briefing: Accelerating Kelp Forest Recovery in California
Join us to hear updates on state investments, actions and ongoing research efforts

Workshop on Red Urchin Fishery Resilience
A recent workshop explored the socio-economic impacts of fishery collapse and resilience strategies

A Week at the 2024 Ocean Sciences Meeting
OST attended Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) to track recent work across several of our project priorities and connect with our ocean science community.

Ocean Side Chats: Lauren Linsmayer
Senior Science Office Dr. Lauren Linsmayer talks about the necessity of cutting-edge science and community engagement in the legislative process

Touring Ocean-based Carbon Removal with the California Legislature
Policymakers join OST for an educational tour of ocean-based methods to remove legacy carbon from the atmosphere

Expert Briefing: Science for Ocean-Climate Action
Accelerating Knowledge & Innovation in California for Implementation of the White House Ocean-Climate Action Plan

Ocean Science Trust Reauthorized as OPC Science Advisor
OST receives Council reauthorization to continue its role as OPC Science Advisor and Secretariat to the OPC Science Advisory Team

A Dive into Seaweed Farming
A panel at the California Seaweed Festival explored the growing interest in seaweed farming and provided insights from practitioners and authorities

Cultivating Restorative Aquaculture in California
A special session at the recent Western Society of Naturalists meeting considered the science and management restorative aquaculture in California

Ocean Science Chats: Anthony Rogers
Director of Strategic Initiatives Anthony Rogers discusses his journey to OST and the development of his reputation as “That Fisheries Guy”

Ocean Side Chats: Kiya Bibby
Senior Science Office Kiya Bibby discusses her journey to OST and behind-the-scenes of horizon-scanning project development

Coalescing a Blue Carbon Brain Trust
A recent workshop advanced conversations about blue carbon science and policy in California

Policy Clinic Examines Insurance and Coastal Resilience
UC Davis graduate researchers team up with the CA Dept of Insurance and OST

Agriculture in the Ocean
An upcoming project seeks to catalyze sustainable aquaculture for a range of different species, but sustainable commercial aquaculture is not its only goal.

Insurance Can Be Sexy
Senior Science Officer Kiya Bibby reflects on a recent science-policy convening of insurance and nature experts and shares a new report

Webinar: Opportunities for Reducing Coastal Risk with Nature and Insurance in California
Join OST and partners for a discussion on building resilience with nature and insurance

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