Dec 14, 2020 | 1North Coast, 2Central Coast, 3South Coast, 5MPA Outreach and Education, Golden Gate, Monterey, San Luis Obispo
Augmented reality coloring pages, online docent trainings, and wildlife disturbance campaigns, oh my! Collaboratives and partners are hard at work developing and carrying out marine protected area (MPA) outreach and education projects funded through small grants...
Dec 14, 2020 | 2Central Coast, 3South Coast, 5MPA Outreach and Education, 6MPA Enforcement, Golden Gate, Los Angeles, Monterey, San Mateo
At the MPA Collaborative Network, we strive to elevate local community voices to the state level and to liaise what we hear from the state managing agencies back down to local stakeholders. A recent example of the success of this bottom-up, top-down collaboration was...
Aug 7, 2020 | 2Central Coast, 5MPA Outreach and Education, Monterey, San Luis Obispo
Coastal Quest is pleased to announce 2020 funding awards totaling $889,135.17 to 13 organizations throughout the state of California for the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Outreach and Education Small Grants Program. This competitive grant program provides support to...
Jun 29, 2020 | 2Central Coast, 5MPA Outreach and Education, Monterey
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...
Feb 3, 2020 | 2Central Coast, 5MPA Outreach and Education, Monterey
Monterey beckons to people who love the seaside. Families, kayakers, divers, and photographers flock to its breathtaking ocean views, historic charm, and easy coastal access. With the Pacific Ocean hugging this coastal city, locals and visitors alike can easily find...
Jan 23, 2020 | 2Central Coast, Monterey
Monterey has built its reputation on abundant marine resources and scenic bay waters. Visitors flock to see the sea otters, visit the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, and stroll along Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. Because Monterey draws its very identity from the...