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 Programs 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
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.