Mar 21, 2016 | Orange County, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
In urbanized regions, such as southern California, USA, marine rocky intertidal habitats are frequented by large numbers of human visitors. Visitor activities, such as trampling, rock turning, and collecting, can harm rocky shore flora and fauna, including reducing...
Mar 9, 2016 | Los Angeles
Unsung Hero Michael Quill Recognized for MPA Work Michael Quill, Community Program Manager of Los Angeles Waterkeeper and LA Collaborative Member, stands tall in the new photo exhibit “Portraits of Compassion”, which profiles the work of 30 unsung heros working...
Oct 22, 2015 | Santa Barbara Channel, South Coast
The Channel Islands are home to some of California’s most spectacular marine protected areas. This short video by CDFW Environmental Scientist Amanda Van Diggelen shows why – thick kelp, garibaldis, sheepshead, bat rays, and even a nudibranch make for a...
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...
Sep 16, 2015 | San Diego, South Coast
CDFW Scientists Monitor Abalone in South La Jolla State Marine Reserve California is home to seven species of abalone, and all of them can be found within South La Jolla State Marine Reserve (SMR). As the largest SMR in San Diego County, and home to rocky areas...
Aug 26, 2015 | Los Angeles, South Coast
Interpretive MPA Signage Installed in Los Angeles Guest post by Dana Murray, Heal the Bay and Los Angeles Collaborative Co-Chair We just installed the first interpretive MPA signs in LA today! These signs have been 3 years in the making, so it is great to see them...
