Ocean Advocates: The 2019 CBE Summer Fellows
Eleven students will travel around the world advocating for sustainable management of ocean and coastal resources. They are the 2019 Center for the Blue Economy Summer Fellows.
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The Blue Economies of Kenya and Tanzania
The Center for the Blue Economy will develop a baseline assessment of the ocean economies of Kenya and Tanzania, which can be used as a foundation for developing blue economy strategies in each country.
West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz: Iconic. Endangered.
West Cliff Drive in the of City of Santa Cruz, California spans 2.5 miles of ocean views, cliffs and beaches. That stretch is home to an iconic lighthouse, prime surf spots, and is frequented by the wealthy and working class alike. But sea-level rise and storms threaten to undercut the road. This summer, the Center for the Blue Economy will help City managers determine the best way forward for West Cliff Drive.
A Rising Tide
A recent study by the Institute’s Center for the Blue Economy estimated the potential physical and economic impact of sea level rise on several Monterey landmarks.
Shaheen, Hassan & Coastal New England Senators Introduce Bipartisan Offshore Drilling Ban
National Ocean Economics Program data cited in the against offshore oil drilling for New England.
Calls for Elimination of Federal Offshore Drilling
Oregon coastal advocates are calling for a wholesale scrapping of the program, citing the need for certainty in protecting our coastal communities and economies. National Ocean Economics Program statistics are cited in the rationale.
California Coastal Communities Brace for Rising Seas
With 3,427 miles of tidal coastline, California is one of the states expected to be most affected by sea-level rise.