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NOAA “Marine Economy Report — California” (2024)
California’s coast is a jobs engine and the ocean economy impacts tourism, recreation, marine transportation, living resources, and more.

“Sustainable Blue Economy” (California Ocean Protection Council)
Report spotlights a ~$44B ocean-economy contribution to California’s GDP and highlights growth sectors (aquaculture, offshore renewables) that rely on healthy, well-managed waters.

“California’s Ocean Economy” (NOEP/CBE)
California’s beaches and coastal areas have tremendous value to the California economy. This seminal study explains why.

“Coastal Recreation in California: Beyond the Beach” (CBE, 2021)
Recreation is broader—and bigger—than “beach days”: over half of Californians likely visit the coast annually, supporting local businesses from marinas and trails to parks and heritage sites.

Climate Vulnerability of California’s Natural Surfing Capital (Save the Waves) A groundbreaking study reveals the economic contribution of Santa Cruz’s iconic surf breaks