Pacific Environment - Protecting the living environment of the Pacific Rim

​​​California’s leadership in sustainable trade took center stage in Tokyo o​​n Sept. 29, 2025,​ during a ​California trade mission​ ​​led​ ​​by ​​California State Treasurer Fiona Ma.​ The delegation​ ​brought together more...

Welcome to Pacific Environment’s October newsletter! This month, we explore how marine protected areas are safeguarding ocean biodiversity and supporting coastal communities, highlight a national report card grading U.S. ports on...

Spooky season is finally here — and it’s my favorite time of the year. I love everything about the fall festivities: scary movies, pumpkin patches and the changing leaves. But beneath...

National and international government agencies protect ocean biodiversity and marine wildlife by creating marine protected areas. So what are marine protected areas? Read on as we highlight this important ocean conservation...