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Six officers with the Harbor Police Department have a critically important job. These homeland security officers are specifically trained to search for explosives and narcotics – and they can do it all in one sniff. The Port of San Diego's Harbor Police K-9 team is one of the only federally-certified explosives and narcotics detection units in San Diego County. Learn More: j.mp/RHTm9Y

The Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday, August 14, granting Dole Fresh Fruit Company a 24.5-year lease to import and export fresh fruit at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. Dole began its operations at the Port of San Diego in 2002, after moving here from the Port of Los Angeles. Through this new lease, Dole has chosen the Port of San Diego to remain its West Coast hub for operations. As a result, San Diego will retain a Fortune 500 company that brings significant economic benefits to the region. Learn More: j.mp/N1BpSn

After a decade-long, joint planning process between the Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista, the California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the 556-acre Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP), on Aug. 9, 2012. The CVBMP is the largest available coastal development opportunity in California. The Port and Chula Vista will no begin the development phase with the goal of transforming the currently underused industrial waterfront property into a world-class resort and conference destination, complemented by a mix of residential, retail, and more than 240 acres of parks and nature preserve.

When fires threaten San Diego's waterfront, the Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department is properly trained to immediately respond and contain the situation. The Harbor Police Department is the only law enforcement agency in San Diego County that dually-trains its members as police officers and marine firefighters. Learn more about the Harbor Police Department's firefighters: http://j.mp/ONqbk1

In this video, three boaters and a Port of San Diego diver share their experiences with the use of eco-friendly hull paints. Products mentioned are examples of alternative hull paints available today. Any mention of trade names or products are not an endorsement by the Port of San Diego. For more information, visit SanDiegoBayCopperReduction.org.

Thirty-one pink cloud cherry trees that the Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles recently gifted to the citizens of San Diego now grace the San Diego waterfront, just south of the USS Midway Museum, and on Shelter Island near the Yokohama Friendship Bell. Board of Port Commissioners Chairman Lou Smith introduced Japanese Consul General Jun Niimi at the cherry tree dedication ceremony on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Smith said that when visitors walk along the downtown waterfront and enjoy the solitude of the Friendship Bell, "they will be reminded of the Japanese generosity and friendship." Niimi said the trees will become a lasting symbol of the enduring relationship between Japan and the United States. Learn more: j.mp/HHNo43