They are dedicated  to accelerating progress towards  healthy and productive ocean future for California. Created by state legislation, they bridge the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and sound ocean management.

WHAT THEY STAND FOR
LINKED TO THE STATE.
Their organization is novel. They are an independent non-profit created by a California statute that recognized the value of independent science to support decisions.

REPRESENTATION MATTERS.
They see diversity, equity and inclusion as central to their organizational philosophy and culture and imperative to our mission. Learn more here.

FINDING COMMON GROUND.
Connecting government, science, and communities is hard—and the reason for their existence. They work across traditional boundaries to build trust.

MAKING SCIENCE USEFUL.
They empower broad participation in policy and management decisions with useful, reliable science.

PARTNERS IN GOOD GOVERNANCE.
Their position—independent of academia and the state but linked to both—is a new model for the future of science-informed policy.

STUDENTS OF OUR OWN WORK.
They reflect on their progress, and incorporate diverse perspectives to improve their work. They lay a pathway for science, and walk down it together.