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  1. West Cliff Drive Aerial View

    Options for Sea Level Rise Adaptation on West Cliff Drive

    West Cliff Drive, like all of the California coastline, is threatened by continuing erosion. Erosion is expected to significantly increase as sea levels rise and storms intensify. One challenge to adaptation planning is the uncertainty associated with the rate and elevation of sea level rise at future points of time, critical to the question of what to do and when.  What to spend on what strategy for the best return on investment?   A recent report published by the Center for the Blue Economy and partners has some answers.

  2. Image of Moss Landing (now retired) power plant at Elkhorn Slough--a big sky above with pastel colors, big water below as the slough spread out

    The Central Coast Highway 1 Climate Resiliency Study

    What does a government agency do when faced with the threat of sea level rise inundating an eight-mile stretch of critical north/south highway (Highway 1), while simultaneously protecting critical habitat of national significance (Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve)?  Conduct a study and call upon the experts. 

  3. Capitol Hill Washington DC with ocean-like sky above

    More Blue is Needed in the Democrats' Green Plan

    The House Democrats’ report, “Solving the Climate Crisis,” is the most comprehensive response to the climate emergency in the history of Congress.  This is a great splash forward that all Americans should support, however it misses key elements addressed in the Ocean Climate Action Plan-Blue New Deal. With additional recommendations from the Ocean Climate Action Plan, we could both meet our climate targets and revitalize our economy from sea to shining sea.

  4. Photo of the Port of Los Angeles with container ships and barrels stacked high

    America's Blue Economy Worth Nearly $373 Billion

    For the first time, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce will officially measure the economic contributions of the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes in national income accounts. The Center for the Blue Economy’s Dr. Charles Colgan and the National Ocean Economics Program team have been innovating and advocating for 21 years to make this happen. 


     

  5. making-waves-Image by Roger Mosley, Pixabay Public Domain Images

    Making Waves: 2019 Year In Review

    Promoting a sustainable ocean and coastal economy is the mission of the Center for the Blue Economy.  We do this through economic research, teaching, and advising on policy for regional, state, and national governments.  This story showcases some of 2019’s activities and achievements.
     

  7. Thanda Island Tanzania

    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. 

  8. West Cliff Drive and Lighthouse

    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.