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May 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
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San Diego Harbor Safety Committee Full Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting covered a range of operational and safety topics, including the swearing-in of new members and the formation of a sub-committee focused on vessel maneuvering near recreational craft. Updates were provided on upcoming safety zones and patrols for the NASCAR event and the Big Bay Boom. Significant discussion occurred regarding the increasing activity of autonomous vessels and national steering efforts. Operational updates included maritime traffic projections for cruise calls, dredging projects, and military operations. Additionally, the committee reviewed infrastructure projects, such as the Coronado Bridge fender project, and discussed aquaculture development impacts, new ferry services, and updates to NOAA charts and volunteer speed reduction zones.
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San Diego Unified Port District Aquaculture Program
The Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Program (SSAP) by the San Diego Unified Port District is a framework designed to support and facilitate the development of shellfish and seaweed aquaculture in and around San Diego Bay. The program articulates goals including creating new opportunities to complement existing maritime uses, diversifying the Port's portfolio of sustainable, ocean-based business lines, and balancing blue economy industries with marine ecology enhancement. It also aims to develop transparent permitting processes, promote environmental benefits such as improved water quality and habitat enhancement, foster economic growth and job creation, and advance knowledge through scientific research and community engagement.
May 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Distrito Portuario Unificado De San Diego Program
The Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Program (SSAP) is a proposed initiative by the Distrito Portuario Unificado de San Diego to support and facilitate the development of sustainable shellfish and seaweed aquaculture in and around San Diego Bay. This discussion draft outlines policies, procedures, and best practices to guide aquaculture projects, aiming to create new maritime business opportunities, balance marine industries, and ensure sustainable ocean use while enhancing marine ecology. The program's objectives include minimizing environmental impacts, maximizing sustainable production, and fostering regional economic and environmental benefits, listing proposed species such as mussels, oysters, scallops, and various types of seaweed, along with specific in-water and on-land locations.
May 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
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San Diego Unified Port District Shellfish And Seaweed Aquaculture Program
The Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Program (SSAP) is a framework proposed by the San Diego Unified Port District to support and facilitate the development of shellfish and seaweed aquaculture in and around San Diego Bay. The program aims to create new maritime opportunities, diversify sustainable ocean-based business lines, and balance existing military, maritime, recreational, and blue economy industries. It identifies specific in-water and landside locations for cultivating native or naturalized shellfish, including mussels, oysters, and scallops, as well as seaweed, such as brown, red, and green varieties. The SSAP is designed to minimize environmental effects, maximize sustainable production, and deliver significant economic, environmental, and social benefits to the region, including improved water quality, habitat enhancement, carbon sequestration, and job creation.
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