Thank You Ocean ReportThe Thank You Ocean Report focuses on interesting and exciting California ocean topics such as marine mammals, the latest news on ocean health, timely ocean issues and fascinating ocean facts. Stories feature interviews with ocean experts, explorers, scientists, conservationists, government and business leaders. Listeners learn about ocean activities and recreation, surfing, fishing, boating, and the many ways we all can thank the ocean through conservation and stewardship.
Archive for the ‘Ocean Health’ CategoryCalifornia Coastal Cleanup DayMonday, September 8th, 2008Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, 2008 and join in California’s largest volunteer cleanup event. Eben Schwartz, Outreach Manager with the California Coastal Commission, says that more cleanup activities will be happening off the beach than on the coast itself since most of the trash littering our beaches and ocean comes from inland areas. For more information, visit:
(click to enlarge images) West Coast Governors’ Agreement on Ocean HealthTuesday, July 29th, 2008Learn about this joint effort to protect and manage the vast marine resources shared by California, Oregon and Washington. Our guest is Brian Baird, Assistant Secretary of Ocean and Coastal Policy for the Resources Agency of California. For more information, visit
Polluted Water Bodies of CaliforniaMonday, July 7th, 2008
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Marine Protected AreasMonday, June 2nd, 2008
For more information, visit: California Marine Life Protection ActMonday, May 5th, 2008
For more information, visit: Marine DebrisMonday, April 21st, 2008
For more information, visit: Protecting Our OceanMonday, March 31st, 2008
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Introducing the Thank You Ocean ReportThursday, March 13th, 2008
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The California Coastkeeper Alliance coordinates, supports and enhances the work of local California Waterkeepers in order to ensure that Californians enjoy clean water and a healthy coast. In this Thank You Ocean report, CCKA Executive Director Linda Sheehan talks about the Alliance’s Severely Polluted Water Bodies of California Interactive Map which is available on their website. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Wilson)
The creation of a network of Marine Protected Areas along the coast of California is in progress. Melissa Miller-Hensen, Program Manager for the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative, explains what’s involved in designing MPAs and gives a status report on the implementation process. 
This important tool for managing and conserving marine life and habitat in California is explained by our guest Melissa Miller-Hensen, Program Manager for the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative. 
The issue of marine debris is an extremely important and troubling problem in our ocean. Our guest Greg Helms, the Santa Barbara Field Office Coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy, explains.
No matter where we live we are all connected to the ocean. Greg Helms, the Santa Barbara Field Office Coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy, suggests ways for all of us to be part of ocean conservation (photo courtesy of Surfrider Foundation, South OC)
This new program is designed to give people commonsense ideas that will benefit the ocean and coastal environments. Our guest is Brian Baird, Assistant Secretary of Ocean and Coastal Policy for the Resources Agency of California. 
