Michael Esgro

@michaelesgro

Marine ecologist & science communicator. Senior scientist & tribal liaison @OPC_California working to conserve CA’s marine biodiversity. Ocean stoked 🤙🌊

Santa Cruz, CA Joined September 2016

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Michael Esgro @michaelesgro Oct 24, 2025

ICYMI: great NYT article on efforts to save kelp in Northern California, spotlighting our partners at @nature_org and a project supported by @OPC_California! 🌿🌱

How to Revive California’s Underwater Forests? Smash a Spiky, Hungry Foe. nytimes.com/2025/10/21/cli… via @NYTimes

www.nytimes.com How to Revive California’s Underwater Forests? Smash a Spiky, Hungry Foe. (Published 2025) Cove by cove, scientists, divers and volunteers are hauling up urchins to protect kelp.

Michael Esgro @michaelesgro Oct 23, 2025

Been a minute since I've posted on here, but wanted to share a brief piece I wrote with some thoughts and reflection on the recent @IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi - including interviews with some incredible leaders from around the world.

opc.ca.gov/2025/10/iucn-w…

Michael Esgro @michaelesgro Jun 6, 2025

Exciting news this week - another U.S. state has joined the High Ambition Coalition Subnational Government Task Force, a group of 30x30 champions from around the world helping to protect and restore #nature. Welcome, New Jersey!

California Natural Resources Agency Verified account @CalNatResources Jun 4, 2025

🌍 Well done, New Jersey! 👏🏽The state has joined California in the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People — a global effort to conserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030.

“Taking better care of nature enables a safe, prosperous future for us all,” said CNRA Secretary @WadeCrowfoot. “We are excited to welcome New Jersey to this global team and look forward to working together on these important shared goals.”🌿

🔗 tinyurl.com/4mpde4r4

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Michael Esgro @michaelesgro Jun 6, 2025

Looking forward to joining this @CalNatResources Secretary Speaker Series alongside artists, photographers, tribal leaders, and marine scientists. Tune in to learn more about California’s kelp crisis and efforts under way to protect and restore these incredible places.

California Natural Resources Agency Verified account @CalNatResources Jun 5, 2025

Join Secretary Speaker Series on Tues., June 17 for "Saving California's Underwater Forests", as we dive into kelp forests and hear from scientists, tribal experts, fishermen, and artists – all who are fighting to protect and restore these magnificent places. Register now: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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Michael Esgro @michaelesgro May 5, 2025

If you're in Sacramento for #oceandaycalifornia, swing by @CalNatResources HQ for a free film screening of this incredible documentary at 4pm today! Excited to moderate an all-star panel following the film screening and dive deep into kelp restoration on California's north coast.

California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) @OPC_California May 5, 2025

📽️ Happening today! Join us for a special free screening of Sequoias of the Sea, a powerful new documentary highlighting the loss of Northern California’s kelp forests.

🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 4:00 PM

📍 @CalNatResources Auditorium, 715 P St., Sacramento

🎤 Stay after the film for a dynamic panel with scientists, tribal leaders, fishermen, and agency partners.

Don't miss this chance to learn about the challenges facing our coast—and the people working to restore it.

🔗 Register: opc.ca.gov/2025/04/califo…

🌊 See you there!

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