Outreach & Education
Community Outreach
The community outreach program builds local capacity to minimize exposure to contaminants in fish caught off the Los Angeles and Orange County coasts. The FCEC conducts community outreach in a variety of ways, including giving presentations at schools, health fairs, and local community events. Outreach is conducted by the FCEC and its partners, including the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Local organizations, including Boat People SOS, Chinese Christian Herald Crusades, and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, are the primary partners responsible for implementing the community outreach program.
Boat People SOS and the Chinese Christian Herald Crusades specifically reach out to the Vietnamese and Chinese communities. They educate community members on the health risks of consuming contaminated fish, as well as on safe consumption practices and preparation methods to reduce the amount of contaminants ingested.