Aerial photo of The MV Cape Orlando (in Alameda) was undergoing a hull cleaning that the Marine Invasive Species Program was evaluating. Read more about 2026 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates

Annual letter to shipping agents and interested parties to provide information about new regulations and reminders about reporting requirements. Please ensure information regarding California’s Marine Invasive Species Program is distributed to all vessels that arrive... Read MoreRead more about 2026 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates

Read more about Intern research project: Invasive Species Impacts on Indigenous Communities

Final research report from Anjali Johnson, a 2024 Marine Invasive Species Program intern through the California State University Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Policy (CSU COAST).Invasive Species Impacts on Indigenous Communities... Read MoreRead more about Intern research project: Invasive Species Impacts on Indigenous Communities

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The California State Lands Commission proposes regulations to amend Article 4.5 of Chapter 1, Division 3 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. The proposed action amends existing regulations to adjust the vessel arrival fee and adds an automatic adjustment... Read MoreRead more about Amendments to Article 4.5 of Chapter 1, Division 3 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations

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The California State Lands Commission proposes regulations to amend Article 4.7 of Chapter 1, Division 3 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. The proposed action amends existing regulations to make permanent the emergency ballast water management... Read MoreRead more about Amendments to Article 4.7 of Chapter 1, Division 3 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations