MPA Collaborative Network COVID-19 Response
The health and wellbeing of all MPA Collaborative Network members and partners is of the utmost importance to us. Therefore, following CDC recommendations of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Collaborative Network events will primarily be held using virtual video conference technology.
Upcoming Events

Monterey MPA Collaborative General Meeting
March 9,2021, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We invite you to join us for our spring quarter Monterey MPA Collaborative meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at 2:00 ...

California Coastal Commission Meeting
March 10,2021 All Day
Commission meetings occur once a month in different locations within California to facilitate public participation.

Sonoma MPA Collaborative Meeting
March 15,2021, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please join the Sonoma Marine Protected Area Collaborative on Monday, March 15th from 3-5 pm for a meeting ...

Fish and Game Commission: Marine Resources Committee Meeting
March 16,2021 All Day
All meetings are open to the public.
All meeting information, including location, time and agenda can be found ...

Fish and Game Commission: Tribal Committee Meeting
April 13,2021 All Day
All meetings are open to the public.
All meeting information, including location, time and agenda can be found ...

California Coastal Commission Meeting
April 14,2021 All Day
Commission meetings occur once a month in different locations within California to facilitate public participation.

Fish and Game Commission Meeting
April 14,2021 All Day
All meetings are open to the public.
All meeting information, including location, time and agenda can be found ...

OCMPAC General Meeting
April 22,2021, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Register in advance for the OCMPAC General Meeting ...
New and Noteworthy

Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Asilomar State Marine Reserve
After taking a virtual walk along Monterey Bay’s Coastal Recreation Trail through the California Department of Fish

MPA Watch 2020 annual reports are available!
MPA Watch annual reports for the period starting January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020 are now available on ...

The West Coast Ocean Tribal Caucus Releases Tribal Engagement Guidance Document
The West Coast Ocean Tribal Caucus is pleased to announce the release of “Guidance and Responsibilities for ...

CDFW Wildlife Officer Works with Multiple Agencies to Stop Suspected Abalone Poachers in the Act
On the night of Jan. 30, 2021, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) law enforcement officer based ...

Evidence that spillover from Marine Protected Areas benefits the spiny lobster (Panulirus interruptus) fishery in southern California
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are designed to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services. Some MPAs are also ...

California Marine Sanctuary Foundation releases fifth content packet for the MPA Social Media Campaign
Content from the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation: We are excited to be sending out the fifth content packet ...

Marine Protected Areas: Research & Monitoring
Are marine protected areas working?In order to understand whether marine protected areas (MPAs) are doing their job

MPA update: A deep dive into the mid-depth rocky reef
Just beyond California’s kelp forests, patches of rock and sandy seafloor stretch from about 100 feet to over 300 ...
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