Dec 4, 2020 | 3South Coast, 4MPA Research and Monitoring, New Research, San Diego
“So as you see behind me, there are a lot of these opportunity parcels that we like to call them,” Pukini said. “These orphan wetlands that are in and around a lot of the currently existing wetlands in San Diego County that have the potential to be restored to enhance...
Dec 1, 2020 | 1North Coast, 5MPA Outreach and Education, Mendocino
Mendocino County is well known for its stunning coast and towering redwoods. These natural features are protected by an abundance of marine protected areas (MPAs) and state parks throughout the county. MPAs and state parks are often found side by side here, with nine...
Nov 24, 2020 | 1North Coast, 2Central Coast, 3South Coast, 4MPA Research and Monitoring, Citizen Science, New Research
Over the last two decades, California created a unique network of marine protected areas across the state with the intention of cultivating healthy ocean ecosystems. But because the act limited fishing and other activities in certain areas, it was met with skepticism...
Oct 19, 2020 | 1North Coast, 2Central Coast, 3South Coast, 4MPA Research and Monitoring, New Research
“We’re getting hit from all sides,” says a fisherman from Crescent City during a virtual focus group discussion. “If it isn’t the environment, it’s management.” Over the last decade, California established an extensive network of marine protected areas (MPAs) along...
Oct 8, 2020 | 3South Coast, Los Angeles
Similar to the other 13 MPA Collaboratives throughout coastal California that make up the MPA Collaborative Network, the LA MPA Collaborative is comprised of a diverse group ranging from city, state, and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, Tribal...
