Apr 7, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, Research and Monitoring, South Coast, Uncategorized
Snapshot Cal Coast is an annual statewide effort to document California’s coastal biodiversity over two weeks every summer. Snapshot Cal Coast is a community campaign that encourages and provides opportunities for people to make and share observations of plants,...
Apr 7, 2020 | Outreach and Education, San Diego, South Coast
Located offshore of Encinitas about 50 miles north of the United States-Mexico border, Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) is a popular destination for visitors year-round, owing to its consistently pleasant weather and expansive beaches. Established in 2012...
Mar 31, 2020 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
Magnificent kelp forests, flowing beds of vibrant green seagrass, and enigmatic deep-sea corals are interwoven by a vibrant array of inhabitants both familiar and alien. Rich habitats that support life from the smallest microorganisms to the colossal blue whale. More...
Mar 23, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast, Uncategorized
What do marine protected areas (MPAs) mean to you? Participate in the MPA Collaborative Network’s #MPAartchallenge and show us what MPAs mean to you! Create a piece of art showcasing what comes to your mind when you think of marine protected areas. All ages are...
Mar 9, 2020 | Orange County, Outreach and Education, South Coast
In order to provide continued protection within those now historical MPAs, a partnership of city and county officials, institutional representatives, environmental consultants, academic faculty, and nonprofit organization members formed what is known as the Orange...
