The Blue Economy Symposium is  a collaboration between the City of Fort Bragg and California Sea Grant focusing on exploring the needs and potential for developing a resilient and vibrant blue economy in and around Fort Bragg. The two-day symposium will bring together local and state agencies to develop pathways forward for the community. It will highlight current efforts underway to support sustainable fishing economies, expand community aquaculture practices in California, and introduce concept designs to establish municipal ocean water infrastructure for aquariums, research and aquaculture.

Day 1, Thu. 5/19, 1 PM to 5:30 PM
Focus on city and harbor infrastructure needs, discussions with commercial/recreational fishers and associated businesses about sustainable blue economies followed by education, entrepreneurship and job force training considerations to support growing a blue economy.

Day 2, Fri. 5/20, 10 AM – 3:15 PM
Explore the potential for developing an aquaculture park in the region. Speakers will present information on different aspects of current and potential aquaculture activities elsewhere in California that are restorative and/or commercial in nature.

After the Day 2 Symposium head over to The Reception from 3:30 to 5 PM.

Stay For The Learning Festival
The symposium will be followed by two days of community oriented city-wide activities – Blue Economy Learning Festival.