Blue and silver rockfishes swim over rocks encrusted with purple and yellow invertebrates in sunlit ocean water that is pale green.Giant kelp plants angle from right to left in the background. Photo by Patrick Webster.

Our representatives recognize that opening more of our waters poses an unacceptable risk to rich ecosystems and our strong economy. @montereybayaquarium.org has also submitted public comments opposing the addition of California waters in future #OuterContinentalShelf leasing plans.

From left to right, a blue ocean wave covered with yellow-white foam crashes toward brown rocks at bottom right. The sky above is blue and the wave trails white spindrift as it rolls toward shore.

Many thanks to the members of California’s congressional delegation and to California’s Governor who stood up for the health of the ocean and California’s future with their opposition to expanded offshore oil and gas leasing along our coast. #ActForTheOcean #FossilFuels #OuterContinentalShelf