Oct 5, 2016 | Orange County, Outreach and Education, South Coast
“That’s a marine protected area, you can’t fish there!” Actually, in over half of California’s marine protected areas (MPAs), you can. It’s a misconception that fishing isn’t allowed in MPAs, because in reality 65 of the 124 MPAs throughout the state allow the harvest...
Aug 16, 2016 | Central Coast, Monterey, Outreach and Education
One stretch of coastline in Central California is so picturesque that it is considered by some to be “the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world.” Filled with amazing hiking trails, abundant marine life, and unparalleled scuba diving, this area is just a short...
Jul 21, 2016 | Del Norte, North Coast, Outreach and Education
As a surfer in northern California, I get to enjoy spectacular views of the California coastline. In between waves, there are times when I look around in awe at the scenery – geometric rock outcroppings, softened by endless treetops, further improved by chance...
Jul 18, 2016 | Outreach and Education, Santa Barbara Channel, South Coast
Cruising north along the Santa Barbara coast can be smooth sailing across sheltered waters, with the majestic backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains towering above expansive kelp beds and calm sandy beaches. As you get close to Point Conception, however, wise mariners...
May 12, 2016 | Humboldt, North Coast, Outreach and Education
On a misty morning in early September, I took a trip to California’s Lost Coast with Calla Allison, director of the MPA Collaborative Network. Our mission: photograph Sea Lion Gulch State Marine Reserve (SMR), one of the most isolated marine protected areas (MPAs) in...
