Offshore drilling and deep-sea mining ordinance

UCSC coastal science student presented research showing deep-sea minerals offshore California aren't realistic mining targets and impacts could be irreversible; strongly supported the ordinance.

Save Our Shores executive director urged approval, saying a yes vote would catalyze similar protections in coastal cities statewide.

Marine scientist called the new ordinance far more legally robust than the 1980s version and framed it as a democratic local response to federal threats.

Spoke for Santa Cruz Climate Action Network in support, citing environmental, economic, and climate risks.

Save the Waves and World Surfing Reserve representative cited $194.7 million in annual surf-related economic value and endorsed the ordinance.

Save Our Shores steward and plover guardian focused on youth stewardship programs and the duty to protect the coast for future generations.