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Board Meeting – July 30, 2022
Topic: CSUC Continuation of Board Meeting Start Time: July 30, 2022 | View the Agenda | View the Meeting Minutes View the other related meeting documents: Kelp Restoration in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Feasibility Assessment: Sea Otter Reintroduction to the Pacific Coast Sea Otter 60 Day Notice of Intent Letter
Read MoreBoard Meeting – April 23, 2022
Topic: CSUC Continuation of Board Meeting Start Time: April 23, 2022 | View the Agenda | View the Meeting Minutes View the other related meeting documents: 30X30 Comments Letter Coalition Letter to the USFWS Landings Update RSU Disaster Letter
Read MoreWebsite Revamp Project
The Website Revamp Project The Rebuild in 2021 The CSUC website revamp project is on task, having raised just under $2,000.00 from divers, processors, and other fishery organizations. We have named a web designer, KK Design, who will rebuild the site and maintain the site in the future. We have a target date of December…
Read MoreWhy Sea Urchins Are So Expensive
Business Insider created a video about the sea urchin industry, process of harvesting, and more. Check it out here.
Read MoreAbandon Ship
A Diver Story by Michael Thomas Abandon ship!! There was a time when an opportunity arose for me shower in a waterfall. It was a pleasant passing daydream that became overwhelming when I spotted the idyllic scene at the end of a beach in a little town just south of Pt Arena, Cooks beach in…
Read MoreMarine Life Protection Act 10 year decadal review
Marine Life Protection’s 10 year decadal review. The first decadal management review of California’s MPA network is scheduled to commence in 2022. Called for in the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) master plan for MPAs, the 10-year review will compare statewide monitoring results relative to regional baseline conditions. This work is being conducted by The…
Read MoreUrchinomics
Urchinomics In an effort to restore kelp beds, rid barren reefs of purple urchins, and explore a new source of Uni, urchinomics has been working with Sea Urchin Divers to harvest and essentially clear out areas of barron reefs of purple sea urchins. Urchinomics’ purpose is to rehabilitate unhealthy oceans into healthy ecosystems for the…
Read MoreCares 2 Update
Cares 2 Update The Cares 2 act window of opportunity to apply for funds has closed. The deadline was November 17, 2021. For more information or to check on the status of your application, please visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Cares Act webpage. There is no answer yet for what date decisions…
Read MoreDisaster Mitigation Funding Allocation
Ongoing current information: Disaster Mitigation Funding Allocation The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC), in cooperation with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is looking for Requests for Proposals for the mitigation portion of the funding. This PDF shows the opportunities that exist for requesting funding…
Read MoreDisaster Declared by the Governor for Northern California Sea Urchin Fishery
About the Disaster Declaration How did we get here and where are we going from here? The CSUC has successfully requested a disaster declaration for the Northern California Sea Urchin territory. The disaster declaration was signed by the Governor’s desk and the funds are to be allocated to divers who met the criteria set. There…
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