Conserving Marine Resources for Current and Future Generations

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California marine habitat

HABITAT

Healthy habitat. Thriving fisheries.

We are working to advance artificial reefs in California and our Help the Kelp campaign seeks to stop the spread of invasive species

Help the Kelp
CCA California’s white seabass hatchery release effort

HATCHERY

Investing in the future of our fisheries.

We support saltwater hatchery work to ensure abundant fish stocks for future generations. We just helped release the 3-millionth white seabass in to the wild!

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CCA California’s advocacy for responsible fishing access

ADVOCACY

Your voice for Coastal Conservation.

We bring anglers together to advocate for healthy marine resources and responsible fishing access.

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AdvocacyNewsAdvancing Artificial Reefs in California
November 3, 2026

Advancing Artificial Reefs in California

Artificial reefs have a long history in California. CDFW built reefs from the 1960s through the 1980s to increase fish and invertebrate production. In 1985, California established the California Artificial…
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AdvocacyNewsTideFive Recreational Fishing Organizations Unite to Fund Stanford Pacific Bluefin Tuna Migration Research
June 16, 2026

Five Recreational Fishing Organizations Unite to Fund Stanford Pacific Bluefin Tuna Migration Research

Co-issued by: American Sportfishing Association | Coastal Conservation Association National | Coastal Conservation Association California | International Game Fish Association | Wild Oceans California, USA – A coalition of five…
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