BLUE ECONOMY PROJECTS

Learn more about ongoing efforts related to our Blue Economy.
Expected timeline for NOAA Marine Operations Center - Pacific (MOC-P) Decision/Relocation Process as of Fall 2024. The current 20 year lease expires in 2031: Now to 2027: Planning for Request for Information (RFI) 2027: RFI Released 2028: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Released 2029: Competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) Released 2030: NOAA Decision 2031: NOAA Fleet Stays or Leaves

NOAA Impact Report

Funded by Congressionally Directed Spending dollars allocated by the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County in preparation for the anticipated Request for Information, the 2024

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High angle close up of hand holding a fresh uni, sea urchin

OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch

OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch is an Oregon Coast aquaculture business dedicated to sustainably harvesting, ranching and processing wild purple sea urchin. The team includes divers,

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CCFW employee presents in front of a large screen

Central Coast Food Web

The Central Coast Food Web (CCFW) is a Lincoln County-based nonprofit Food Hub dedicated to strengthening local, coastal, and regional food systems. They provide services

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