Opposition to offshore drilling and seabed mining
Summary
A commissioner flagged a new 30-day federal comment period on oil and gas drilling off the central California coast, with a February 26 deadline and national marine sanctuaries included in the leasing plan.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
An oil spill could devastate the local coastal economy — the 2015 Refugio spill caused an estimated $3.9 million in lost recreational value alone.
Residents and marine life benefit if drilling is kept offshore-away; the public can submit opposing nominations via Save Our Shores.
Potential offshore drilling threatens the coastline, marine sanctuaries, and the tourism economy.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Beautification and Natural Resources Commission — February 17, 2026
A commissioner flagged a new 30-day federal comment period on oil and gas drilling off the central California coast, with a February 26 deadline and national marine sanctuaries included in the leasing plan.
City Council Regular Meeting — January 21, 2026
Pacific Grove formally went on record against new and existing offshore oil drilling and seabed mining, and may join a coalition of California coastal cities.
Beautification and Natural Resources Commission — January 20, 2026
Seabed mining is on a separate federal track from offshore oil and gas and is a stated federal priority. Speakers noted impacts to the Davis Seamount within the sanctuary and urged updating local ordinances to cover all seabed extraction.
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