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Carbon Removal and Mariculture Legislation Moves Forward in California Assembly

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Two bills currently being considered by the California Assembly received bipartisan support in two committees and now travel to the Appropriations Committee.

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  • Two bills currently being considered by the California Assembly received bipartisan support in two committees and now travel to the Appropriations Committee.
  • The Committee on Natural Resources voted unanimously to refer AB 2572, which directs the Air Resources Board (ARB) to assess the environmental standards and promote the use of ocean carbon dioxide removal projects.
  • Similarly, the Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife passed AB 3220, which directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to investigate how to expedite permit processes with mariculture projects.
  • “We applaud Assemblymembers Muratsuchi and Papan for their important work to help streamline carbon removal and mariculture projects.

Earth Day Blue Economy & Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) Conference Launches Groundbreaking Collaboration

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Santa Monica College, in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, AltaSea, and their partners, hosted the inaugural Blue Economy & Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) Kickoff and Conference on Friday, April 19.

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  • Santa Monica College, in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, AltaSea, and their partners, hosted the inaugural Blue Economy & Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) Kickoff and Conference on Friday, April 19.
  • This visionary collaboration is the first of its kind between the consortia of 13 colleges for Blue Economy workforce development in Los Angeles.
  • Project partners include Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC), Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), and the Center for Climate Futures.
  • By 2030, the Blue Economy is projected to more than double its contribution to global value added, reaching over $3 trillion.

AltaSea CEO Terry Tamminen Headlines Our Ocean Conference in Greece

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles today announced that its President & CEO Terry Tamminen will be a featured panelist at the 9th annual Our Ocean Conference, taking place in Athens, Greece on April 16 & 17.

Key Points: 
  • AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles today announced that its President & CEO Terry Tamminen will be a featured panelist at the 9th annual Our Ocean Conference, taking place in Athens, Greece on April 16 & 17.
  • The invitation-only conference convenes blue economy experts to discuss innovative ocean solutions and strengthen commitments to sea and ocean protection and sustainability.
  • Tamminen will join a panel discussion on “Establishing a Sustainable Blue Economy.”
    More details on the 2024 Our Ocean Conference, as well as ways to stream the panel, can be found here: https://www.ourocean2024.gov.gr/ .
  • The conference brings together governments, international organizations, researchers, the private sector, and nonprofits that have a shared vision and goal to protect the ocean.

Respected Philanthropist & Aquaculture Leader John Molina Named to AltaSea’s Board of Trustees

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Molina has been involved with AltaSea for the past five years as the founder of Pacific6 Enterprises that docks its one-of-a-kind aquaculture vessel at AltaSea.

Key Points: 
  • Molina has been involved with AltaSea for the past five years as the founder of Pacific6 Enterprises that docks its one-of-a-kind aquaculture vessel at AltaSea.
  • “John Molina is a visionary leader with an especially important focus on our oceans.
  • We could not be more pleased to have John join our board as we address climate change through ocean-related solutions,” said Dr. Geraldine Knatz, Chair of AltaSea’s Board of Trustees.
  • Additionally, Dr. Melanie Lundquist, LHD joined the Board of Trustees in August 2022.

AltaSea Expands Leadership Team with Milken Institute & Berggruen Institute Alum Jade Clemons

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Clemons most recently served as Senior Program Manager at Berggruen Institute, a Los Angeles-based think tank founded by investor and philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen.

Key Points: 
  • Clemons most recently served as Senior Program Manager at Berggruen Institute, a Los Angeles-based think tank founded by investor and philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen.
  • During her time at Berggruen Institute, Clemons studied equitable and sustainable economic systems with an eye towards human and non-human flourishing.
  • Prior to Berggruen Institute, Clemons served as the Associate Director of the Center for Regional Economics at the Milken Institute focusing on small business and sustainability initiatives.
  • I’m thrilled to be joining the team at AltaSea working to meet this challenge every day,” said Clemons.

Eco Wave Power Receives the Innovation Award from AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, as it Strides towards its First U.S. Based Wave Energy Project

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Lots of us have ideas, but it takes a certain person to build a certain team to take that to reality.

Key Points: 
  • Lots of us have ideas, but it takes a certain person to build a certain team to take that to reality.
  • Our award winner today, Inna Braverman, has a wonderful backstory that I'll let her tell you.
  • "I founded Eco Wave Power when I was 24, and back then everyone told me that wave energy is impossible, but I kept working hard to prove that wave energy is possible.
  • AltaSea is the home of Eco Wave Power's first-ever US pilot station, which is set to be installed in the coming months.

Eco Wave Power Receives the Innovation Award from AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, as it Strides towards its First U.S. Based Wave Energy Project

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 19, 2023

Lots of us have ideas, but it takes a certain person to build a certain team to take that to reality.

Key Points: 
  • Lots of us have ideas, but it takes a certain person to build a certain team to take that to reality.
  • Our award winner today, Inna Braverman, has a wonderful backstory that I'll let her tell you.
  • "I founded Eco Wave Power when I was 24, and back then everyone told me that wave energy is impossible, but I kept working hard to prove that wave energy is possible.
  • AltaSea is the home of Eco Wave Power's first-ever US pilot station, which is set to be installed in the coming months.

Terry Tamminen Statement on California’s Selection as One of US’s 7 Hydrogen Hubs

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Terry Tamminen Statement on California’s Selection as One of US’s 7 Hydrogen Hubs:

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  • Terry Tamminen Statement on California’s Selection as One of US’s 7 Hydrogen Hubs:
    “I’d like to thank President Biden and his administration for recognizing California’s leadership on all things clean energy and allowing us to leverage our expertise to build the infrastructure of a statewide Hydrogen Hub.
  • I’d like to also congratulate California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and the entire Arches H2 network for securing this $1.2 billion in federal funding.
  • This will provide a blueprint for decarbonizing some of the biggest causes of pollutants – public transportation, heavy duty trucking, and port operations.
  • During his time as CalEPA Secretary, Tamminen was the architect behind California’s Hydrogen Highway, a series of hydrogen refueling stations across California.

Governor Newsom Signs AltaSea-Sponsored Wave Energy Legislation into Law

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

The legislation calls for an extensive study and assessment of wave and tidal energy potential off California’s 840-mile coastline.

Key Points: 
  • The legislation calls for an extensive study and assessment of wave and tidal energy potential off California’s 840-mile coastline.
  • “Ocean energy is one of the largest untapped sources of renewable energy, and California is now well-positioned to harness that energy and accelerate our transition to 100% clean energy while creating high-paying jobs.
  • I thank Governor Newsom for signing this important legislation into law,” said Senator Padilla.
  • AltaSea will soon be home to some of California’s first wave energy pilot stations, including Eco Wave Power’s first US onshore wave energy pilot station – the first of its kind built in the United States.

Landmark Wave Energy Legislation Heads to California Governor Newsom’s Desk after Unanimously Passing California Legislature

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for his consideration.

Key Points: 
  • The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for his consideration.
  • “Wave and tidal energy present an incredible opportunity for California to meet their clean energy goals,” said Senator Padilla.
  • “SB 605 will help us explore the potential for wave energy to expand our portfolio of clean renewable energy sources.
  • “SB 605 is a landmark piece of legislation that continues to demonstrate California’s leadership in renewable energy,” said Eco Wave Power Founder & CEO Inna Braverman.