Feb 3, 2021 | Enforcement and Compliance, Los Angeles, South Coast
On the night of Jan. 30, 2021, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) law enforcement officer based out of Long Beach partnered with the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) on a joint agency boat patrol in and around Long Beach Harbor. While on patrol,...
Feb 1, 2021 | Research and Monitoring, Santa Barbara Channel, South Coast
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are designed to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services. Some MPAs are also established to benefit fisheries through increased egg and larval production, or the spillover of mobile juveniles and adults. Whether spillover influences...
Jan 14, 2021 | Central Coast, Outreach and Education, Santa Cruz
The laid back, beachy vibe of the colorful coastal town of Santa Cruz conjures images of surfers gracefully riding the waves at Steamer Lane or locals leisurely navigating an oceanside bike trail on beach cruisers. Visitors flock to the world famous Santa Cruz Beach...
Jan 5, 2021 | Orange County, Outreach and Education, South Coast
As part of the Marine Protected Area Outreach and Education Small Grants Program, the Crystal Cove Conservancy turned their MPA Science Cruise program into a virtual curriculum for teachers to use for free! The full curriculum for the new virtual MPA Exploration can...
Dec 21, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast
Hear from attendees about their experience with the virtual symposium and scroll to the bottom for resources, including videos of all the Symposium presentations.
Dec 14, 2020 | Central Coast, Golden Gate, Monterey, North Coast, Outreach and Education, San Luis Obispo, South Coast
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...