Governor Newsom has officially proclaimed April 28 as California Ocean Day

Governor Newsom has officially proclaimed April 28 as California Ocean Day.

California’s 1,100-mile coastline is home to one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth — a living testament to what it means to fight for something worth protecting. Long before California was a state, tribal communities stewarded these coastlines with profound care and wisdom, and that legacy of stewardship continues today.

California is making real progress. The state is on track toward conserving 30% of its coastal waters by 2030. Last year, California’s Marine Protected Area Network became the first ecological network ever certified on the IUCN Green List. And this year marks the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act — one of the most consequential environmental laws ever enacted, which enshrined public access to the shore and set a national standard for coastal stewardship that endures to this day.

We’re proud to be part of this legacy — showing up for this coastline one cleanup, one paddle, one piece of litter at a time. A healthy ocean starts at the shoreline, and every action counts.