Focus Areas

The opportunities for programming by California Sea Grant (CASG) are almost limitless, necessitating a deliberate plan for wisely allocating available funds and personnel. After considerable thought and meetings with the Advisory Board, Extension Program academic staff and program-wide professional staff, CASG has outlined its priority focus areas, goals and strategies for 2010-2013.

For the years 2010 - 2013, the focus will be on the following five strategic areas:

• Healthy Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
• Resilient Coastal Communities
• New Technologies and Products
• Safe and Sustainable Seafood Supply
• Effective Response to Climate Change

(Note: Because these themes overlap, fisheries information and management is addressed under Safe and Sustainable Seafood.)