Ocean Protection Council

**About Us** The Ocean Protection Council was created pursuant to the [***California Ocean Protection Act***](https://opc.ca.gov/?page_id=265) (COPA). **Our Mission & Vision** **Mission** Protecting California's Coast and Ocean **Vision** Healthy and Resilient Coastal and Ocean Ecosystems for Current and Future Generations **Our Strategic Plan** Our work is guided by the [](https://opc.ca.gov/webmaster/ftp/pdf/agenda_items/20200226/OPC-2020-2025-Strategic-Plan-FINAL-20200228.pdf) [2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Safeguarding Our Coast and Ocean for All Californians](https://opc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-2030-OPC-Strategic-Plan-508.pdf) , with a focus on four strategic goals. Click on a goal below to learn more about the partnerships and projects shifting that vision into a reality. **Build Resilience** **to Climate** **Change** Prioritizing cutting-edge science, adaptation planning, and protecting coastal communities and marine ecosystems from the impacts of sea level rise, coastal flooding, ocean acidification, and other climate-driven threats. ****Maximize Community Benefits and Stewardship**** Centering tribal and community needs, increasing stewardship and coastal access, and ensuring all Californians have a meaningful voice in safeguarding the coast and ocean. **Safeguard Coastal** **and Marine** **Biodiversity** Strengthening biodiversity, restoring vital habitats, protecting coastal water quality, and addressing emerging threats to coast and ocean health. ****Enable a Sustainable Blue Economy That Protects Ocean Health**** Supporting thriving fishing communities, climate-resilient fisheries, sustainable aquaculture, and reducing impacts from industrial uses of the ocean. **Annual Coast and Ocean Report** We are committed to reporting annually on implementation of our strategic priorities and providing an overview of critical issues impacting California's coast and ocean. Read our [****2025 Annual Report****](https://opc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OPC-Annual-Report-2025-508.pdf) for a retrospective of activities and accomplishments, plus indicators that provide a snapshot of coast and ocean health in California.