Jan 19, 2021 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
Just beyond California’s kelp forests, patches of rock and sandy seafloor stretch from about 100 feet to over 300 feet deep at the edge of the continental shelf in what scientists call the mid-depth rocky reef ecosystem. This zone comprises around 75% of the state’s...
Oct 8, 2020 | Policy and Permitting, Uncategorized
On October 7, 2020 Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to combat the biodiversity and climate change crises in California using nature-based solutions. Notably, the Executive Order will establish a state goal to conserve at least 30% of California’s land and...
Oct 8, 2020 | Policy and Permitting, Uncategorized
An OCTO Skimmer interview with Steven Yaffee and Kaitilin Gaffney.
Apr 30, 2020 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
Some of California’s most important forests don’t have trees. Up and down the West Coast, kelp—a large, plant-like brown algae—supports marine life and local economies.“It’s really quite an iconic ecosystem,” says Mark Carr, a kelp forest ecologist from UC Santa Cruz....
Apr 7, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, South Coast, Uncategorized
The University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) is teaming up with the MPA Collaborative Network! Under the guidance of Project Advisor (and MLPA expert) Steven L. Yaffee, Masters of Science Program students Kimberly Guo, Julie Hassen,...
Apr 7, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast, Uncategorized
2020 Outreach Coming to Your Area! During Spring and Summer of 2020, CMSF will be conducting outreach in your county and would like to work with you, the local pros! If you are interested in viewing the outreach locations for 2020, are in need of materials for your...
