View of the Pacific Ocean on a clear day from a beach. Read more about 2024 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates

Annual letter to shipping agents and interested parties to provide information about new regulations and reminders about reporting requirements. Dear Shipping Agents and Interested Parties: Please ensure that information about the following items is distributed to... Read MoreRead more about 2024 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates

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This is the 11th biennial report to the California Legislature, and it summarizes California Marine Invasive Species Program activities from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021. 2023 Biennial Report on the Marine Invasive Species... Read MoreRead more about 2023 Biennial Report on the Marine Invasive Species Program

Aerial photo of The MV Cape Orlando (in Alameda) was undergoing a hull cleaning that the Marine Invasive Species Program was evaluating. Read more about Ballast Water Discharge Performance Standards FAQs

This is a collection of questions that have been asked about the implementation of new ballast water discharge performance standards regulations in California. Frequently Asked Questions California’s Performance Standards for Ballast Water Discharges Q 1. What are... Read MoreRead more about Ballast Water Discharge Performance Standards FAQs