Jan 14, 2016 | Central Coast, Monterey, Outreach and Education
As you drive south on Highway 1 from Carmel (or north from San Simeon) on the central California coast, you enter a majestic stretch of coastline called Big Sur. This rugged area, known for its breathtaking views and pristine coastline, is wild yet easy to view from...
Dec 8, 2015 | Central Coast, Golden Gate, Outreach and Education
Many recreational activities associated with marine protected areas (MPAs) require a visitor to at least get their feet wet, but Point Reyes State Marine Reserve (SMR) offers visitors the opportunity to view and enjoy a wide diversity of animals from shore, and a...
Nov 30, 2015 | North Coast, Outreach and Education
Collaborative Network Hosts North Coast Forum On November 17th, 2015, the MPA Collaborative Network convened 75 delegates including tribal leaders, scientists, fishermen, agencies, and NGOs at an all-day North Coast Collaborative Forum in Fortuna, California. Over...
Oct 22, 2015 | Outreach and Education, Santa Barbara Channel, South Coast
Off the coast of the densely populated Los Angeles metropolitan area resides one of California’s great wildlife treasures: the Northern Channel Islands. Often considered the “Galapagos of North America” this small archipelago hosts one of the most diverse ecosystems...
Aug 21, 2015 | Outreach and Education, San Diego, South Coast
A biological hotspot resides off California’s southern coast at La Jolla, characterized by dense kelp forests, surfgrass beds, hard- and soft-bottom deep water habitats, and both sandy beaches and rocky shores. To protect this ecologically diverse area, the California...
