Save Our Shores

06/12/2026

🌊 California's Coast is Not for Sale

Momentum is building to protect our coast from new offshore oil drilling.

This week, both the Santa Cruz City Council and Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to strengthen local protections against offshore oil development and deep-sea mining by updating ordinances that restrict these industries. These actions reinforce our region's long-standing commitment to protecting our ocean, communities, and coastal economy.

These local victories build on the energy of the Save the Bay event held in Santa Cruz on April 26, organized by Save Our Shores and Romero Institute. Environmental leaders, elected officials, activists, musicians, and community members came together to send a clear message: California's coast is not for sale.

Watch the video, learn what's at stake, and take action to help stop new offshore oil drilling: saveourshores.org/drilling

Thank you to everyone who has shown up, spoken out, and helped defend our coast. Together, we're strengthening the Blue Wall and protecting California's shoreline for future generations.

06/08/2026

Save Our Shores is proud to announce that The Pebble Beach Company Foundation has graciously granted $8,000 to support our work in reducing barriers to outdoor education for youth by funding our Junior Sanctuary Stewards Program.

With these funds, SOS can improve and continue our educational programs that bring youth outdoors to learn directly from their environments.

Bridging this gap with hands-on learning is crucial to instilling healthy eco-identities within our youth that reflect a personal relationship with their environment.

“Nature is the greatest classroom, our Junior Sanctuary Stewards program provides the opportunity for youth to experience it first hand.” -Krista Rogers, SOS Program Manager

Thank you from bottom of our hearts and we're grateful to continue our work !! 💙🐋

06/08/2026

Save Our Shores is delighted to announce that Community Foundation Santa Cruz County has selected us to be a beneficiary of their ‘Community Grants’ program once again.

We were most graciously granted $10,000 to support our work in reducing barriers to outdoor education for youth. With these funds, SOS can improve and continue our educational programs that bring youth outdoors to learn directly from their environments.

Bridging this gap with hands-on learning is crucial to instilling healthy eco-identities within our youth that reflect a personal relationship with their environment.

“When young people have the opportunity to connect with nature, they become the next generation of its stewards.” -Krista Rogers, SOS Program Manager

We appreciate you greatly and thank you for all your support !! 💙🌊

06/08/2026

Save Our Shores would like to share our continuous appreciation for the Monterey Peninsula Foundation and their investment in our Junior Sanctuary Stewards program with a generous $20,000 grant.

Through our Junior Sanctuary Stewards after school program local youth experience different ecosystems of the Monterey Bay, where they engage in environmental, recreational, and scientific activities.

With this grant, SOS will be able to continue offering these services to schools within Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

"Every dollar invested in youth outdoor education is a seed planted for the future of our environment.” -Krista Rogers, SOS Program Manager

Thank you for all your support !! 💙🚣‍♂️

06/02/2026

Ocean Safaris is a Santa Cruz–based eco-tour company that specializes in small-group marine wildlife adventures in Monterey Bay and around the world. 🌊🌎

Their signature tours include whale watching, great white shark encounters, wildlife photography trips, and ocean expeditions focused on close, educational experiences with marine animals. 🐳🦈

Operating aboard a 33-foot Zodiac with a maximum of six passengers, the company emphasizes intimate wildlife encounters and personalized guidance led by experienced captain and naturalist James Moskito.

05/28/2026

📣 Join our team! Our mission is only as strong as the people behind it. 💙 We're hiring a Development & Communications Coordinator to help us grow our impact and amplify our voice. Think you're the one? Learn more at https://saveourshores.org/careers/

05/21/2026

The coolers are gone. The crowds have left. The trash? Still there. Let's fix that. 💪🗑️🌊

Join us Tuesday May 26 at Hidden Beach for a post holiday weekend cleanup! Register to participate by visiting our Events Calendar https://saveourshores.org/events/

04/27/2026

04/13/2026

The California Coastal Act turns 50 this year—and our coast wouldn’t be what it is today without it 🌊

From protecting public access to preserving wildlife and coastal ecosystems, this landmark law has shaped the places we know and love. Now we want to hear from you: Why does the coast matter to you?

Take our quick survey and share your voice 💙: https://forms.gle/eZkZZ5d3Ajn3ibgY9

04/13/2026

Deep beneath the ocean’s surface are ecosystems we are only beginning to understand, yet they may soon face irreversible harm from deep sea mining.

A new article highlights how scientists and local leaders are raising concerns, and how Save Our Shores is working with cities and counties to put protections in place before this industry reaches our coast.

Santa Cruz has a chance to lead once again, just as it has in the past, by taking proactive steps to protect our ocean.

Read more and learn how we are working locally to make a global impact. https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2026/04/04/santa-cruz-ocean-advocates-battle-deep-sea-mining/