To further the scientific understanding of how natural processes and human activities impact the coastal environment and to communicate this information to the scientific community, resource managers and policy makers, and the public in order to ensure future sustainable use of California’s coast.
Vision Statement
CICORE will be a national leader in the creation, usage, and education of emerging technologies that provide cutting-edge tools to monitor, assess and manage coastal environments
Objectives
Establish research & monitoring infrastructure of critical coastal habitats in California
Develop models for predicting change in coastal environments
Enhance management capability of regulatory & resource management agencies
Enhance public awareness of the importance of coastal management.