CMSF created waterproof ocean recreation guides to acquaint visitors to the coast, its animal inhabitants and the local protected areas. These guides are excellent for use in ocean recreation businesses, by interpreters and educators, and more! These guides contain local information, fun facts and pictures of species you’re likely to see on the water, maps, […]
Tag Archives: biodiversity
Elkhorn Slough
May 2nd, 2021
Elkhorn Slough is one of the largest and last remaining coastal wetlands in California. It is one of only 17 estuarine reserves in the US. Located at the center of Monterey Bay, it is home to all kinds of wildlife – otters, sea lions, 350 species of birds, fish and hundreds of invertebrates. In 2008 […]
Conversations with Central Coast Photographers: Frank Balthis
May 2nd, 2021
Professional photographer Frank Balthis shares his views on shooting along the central California coast and in marine protected areas like Ano Nuevo. Photographer Kip Evans hosts.
Marine Protected Areas: Special Ocean Places Deserve Special Protection (Part 2 of 2)
April 13th, 2021
The second video in a series of two that showcases the wildlife in south coast MPAs and why MPAs help wildlife survive and thrive.
The Southern Passage–Why Californians Need Marine Protected Areas
April 13th, 2021
Directed by Bill Bayne, and Produced by The Baum Foundation, “The Southern Passage” is a 25-minute documentary that tells the story of Southern Californians hashing out the details of creating a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) from Point Conception to Mexico as part of the Marine Life Protection Act. Model and conservationist Lauren Hutton […]