Jul 14, 2020 | Central Coast, Golden Gate, Outreach and Education
Although San Francisco is a major city and a global center for technological innovation, it is also known for having easy access to nature and strong environmental leadership. You can get lost in Golden Gate Park, go surfing at Ocean Beach, or go sailing in San...
Jul 9, 2020 | Orange County, Research and Monitoring
California researchers spend hours crouched over rocky intertidal zones across the state, piecing together how best to protect marine life.When 11 million gallons of crude oil spewed from the Exxon Valdez oil tanker into the frigid waters of Prince William Sound,...
Jun 29, 2020 | Central Coast, Monterey, Outreach and Education
The Monterey Peninsula is famous for its scenic views and amazing wildlife. Along the coastline, in the city of Pacific Grove is a beautiful place that exemplifies these features called the Pacific Grove Marine Gardens State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA).This marine...
Jun 12, 2020 | Central Coast, San Luis Obispo
Diverse marine habitats are a hallmark of California’s central coast region, from sandy beaches and dune landscapes, to expansive estuaries and dense kelp forests. Many are safeguarded by state marine protected areas (MPAs), which aim to protect the abundance of...
May 29, 2020 | Outreach and Education, San Diego, South Coast
If you’ve never been tidepooling, the Point Loma tidepools in San Diego are a good place to start. These tidepools lie within Cabrillo State Marine Reserve (SMR) and Cabrillo National Monument, just a short drive down the hill from the national monument’s main...
