Nov 1, 2018 | Central Coast, North Coast, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
Written by Jen Chiu, CCFRP Statewide Coordinator and Lead Field Scientist for Moss Landing Marine Lab with some modifications by Leandra Lopez, MPA Collabortive Network Staff “I am thoroughly impressed with the high standard of science supported and adhered to...
Oct 19, 2018 | Mendocino, North Coast, Outreach and Education
Winding along Highway 1 north of Fort Bragg takes you through coastal plains, patches of forest, and hidden dunes, with a glimpse of the ocean from time to time. As you approach the bridge that crosses Ten Mile River, the scenery suddenly opens up to a panoramic view...
Oct 1, 2018 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
“The recreational fishing community remains an underserved audience.” This is among a number of key findings identified in new report by the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation. The report entitled “California MPA Education and Outreach Needs Assessment: Major...
Apr 23, 2018 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast
Collaborative Project(s) Project Descriptions Del Norte Expansion of MPA Watch to the North Coast Development of a MPA Tribal Curriculum Expansion of MPA Watch to the North Coast: Conduct human-use surveys to monitor coastal and marine resource use in sites in Del...
Mar 3, 2018 | North Coast, Outreach and Education, Sonoma
The northward path across the Golden Gate Bridge leads away from the bustle of the Bay Area, past the headlands and rolling hills of Marin, to the windy, wild coastline of Sonoma County. Here, the rocky landscape includes steep sea cliffs, pocket beaches and coves,...
Nov 29, 2017 | Mendocino, North Coast, Outreach and Education
Located on the northern California coast just south of the town of Mendocino, Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) encompasses a small, protected bay sheltered from north winds and large ocean swell. The bay is popular with freedivers, kayakers, scuba...