Sea & Shore Solutions

?? Exciting news! Sea & Shore Solutions is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)! As a WOSB, we're now better positioned to contribute to federal contracting goals and bring our innovative solutions to an even wider range of projects. We're grateful for this recognition and excited about the new opportunities it brings. Here's to breaking barriers and sailing towards a more inclusive future in marine services! #WomenInSTEM #SBAcertified #WOSB

We're thrilled to announce that Sea & Shore Solutions has joined 1% for the Planet! ???? As a proud member of this global network, we're committing to donate 1% of our annual revenue to support environmental nonprofits. This step aligns perfectly with our nature-based business model and our dedication to environmental stewardship. By joining 1% for the Planet, we're putting our money where our mission is. This commitment will help us expand our impact beyond our current initiatives, which include: ? Stewarding a mile of Oregon coastline through CoastWatch ? Minimizing travel impacts through carbon credits and place-based donations ? Investing in continuing education to stay at the forefront of environmental solutions We're excited to collaborate with other like-minded businesses and contribute to a healthier planet. Together, we can create positive change for our oceans, coasts, and communities. Learn more about 1% for the Planet: https://lnkd.in/eDC2UjP #1PercentForThePlanet #EnvironmentalStewardship #SustainableBusiness #OceanConservation

Sea & Shore Solutions is proud to feature the winners of the 2024 Ocean Innovator Award: Arona Bender and Pilar Rodriguez! Join us on June 4th from 11-12pm PT to hear about their groundbreaking research and solutions for coasts and oceans. ? To join us in this celebration of innovation and commitment to our oceans, please register at https://lnkd.in/gGVnTUQJ.

Here are this week's news highlights in #OceanPolicy: – Sens. Thomas Carper (D-DE), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and seven bipartisan cosponsors introduced the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act. The bill would reauthorize habitat and wildlife conservation efforts throughout the country, including the North American #Wetlands #Conservation Act, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act, and the #Chesapeake Bay Program. – The Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $4.75 million to establish a new national center of excellence to accelerate reliable and equitable #offshorewind energy deployment. – Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who regularly engages on ocean and coastal issues, announced that her Chief of Staff, Kaleb Froehlich, will be leaving the office for the private sector. Sign up for a free trial of our newsletter for other news, information on bills we're tracking, congressional hearing updates, and more!

Check out and be inspired by this work in Oregon's Coos Estuary that brings NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration and PNW data together to measure #bluecarbon impacts of #coastalwetland conservation and restoration #climateaction Lisa Beers Adrian Laufer Laura Brophy https://lnkd.in/ekG5Ywzq

Looking to join a dynamic, solutions-oriented, and nature-focused team? Join Sea & Shore Solutions as a Research Coordinator! We are seeking a Research Coordinator to support a range of projects related to coastal management and marine policy. This is a full-time, mostly remote position. Applications are due on February 18, 2024 at 11:59PM PT.

Sea & Shore Solutions?is happy to announce the 2024 Ocean Innovator Award! Are you a early career professional in ocean, coastal, or estuarine fields doing groundbreaking research? Check out this opportunity and possibly win $2,000! Please share far and wide!

Emily S. Patrolia, Sarah Keartes, and I work really hard on a weekly ocean policy newsletter that summarizes congressional hearings, legislative activity, agency announcements, and general ocean news for our clients. (Sometimes we even write poems...) Starting today, you too can subscribe to Ocean Policy Insights via Substack. The full newsletter is paid, but you can try a free 30-day trial, and there's also a free version that includes a topline overview of what's up in Washington along with a few highlights each week. Follow the link below to learn more and reach out with any questions!

Check out this new blog post from our Founder Emily S. Patrolia - 6 COP28 #ocean announcements you need to know!