Clallam County MRC
Enhancing and protecting the local marine environment since 1999
The Clallam County Marine Resources Committee (CCMRC) is a volunteer organization established by the Clallam County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) as an advisory committee. The CCMRC is one of seven Marine Resources Committees supported by the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1998. CCMRC and its members carry out projects focused on ecological monitoring, restoration, and community education while working closely with many local and regional partners, including Tribes.
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News and Featured Resources
Pinto abalone found in the Strait of Juan de Fuca!
During fall 2025 dives, the Clallam MRC and Puget Sound Restoration Fund found pinto abalone! The Clallam Marine Resources Committee is conducting a comprehensive survey initiative to assess the status of endangered pinto abalone in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. By gathering population data through dive surveys, we aim to inform restoration priorities for this critical species. Several adult abalone were found in the Port Angeles subregion in 2025, and possible habitat was identified for future restoration outplanting of juvenile abalone.
This short video shows one of the abalone found in 2025.
Sea Otter Foraging Presentation
Amy Olsen MMA, Seattle Aquarium Research Scientist, presented "Northern Sea Otter Foraging Analysis in Washington State" at the Clallam MRC's meeting in June 2025, followed by a Q&A session.
Amy Olsen MMA, Seattle Aquarium Research Scientist, presented "Northern Sea Otter Foraging Analysis in Washington State" at the Clallam MRC's meeting in June 2025, followed by a Q&A session.