The Yurok Tribe
Marine Department
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Yurok Tribe Marine Department
The mission of the Yurok Tribe Marine Department is to understand, manage, conserve and protect the cultural, biological, physical and subsistence resources of tewolew (coastline) and peeshkaahl (ocean) within Yurok ancestral territory for the benefit of current and future generations of Yurok Tribal members. The Department will also advocate for and strengthen the inherent and Tribal rights of Yurok Tribal members to fish, gather, harvest, manage and protect these resources.
Ancestral Coastline from the Field
Recent Findings
Purple sea urchins, a native species, can grow unchecked without natural predators such as sea otters and sunflower sea stars.
They are voracious grazers and severely impact kelp beds. Contact us about helping to curb their populations in areas like this.
Intertidal Work - Tide Zone
Offshore Wind Energy
Official Comments
Related Articles
Sea Otter Reintroducation
Related News Articles
Kelp Restoration
Tsunami Footage
Yurok Territory Maps
Contact Us
Staff
Kevin McKernan
Marine Director
