Sonoma County offers some of California’s most iconic landscapes, from towering redwood trees to rolling hills blanketed by vineyards. The Sonoma coast is no exception, with sweeping views of crashing waves that shape the offshore, rocky sea stacks and mossy forests that extend nearly down to the water’s edge. There are 10 state marine protected areas (MPAs) along Sonoma’s coast […]
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Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Cambria State Marine Conservation Area
May 5th, 2020
Along Highway 1 nestled between the cities of San Simeon and Cambria in San Luis Obispo County is a 5.8 mile stretch of beautiful coastline and the Cambria State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA).
Teacher Toolkits and Tribal Traditions: The Humboldt Marine Protected Area Collaborative
April 22nd, 2020
Humboldt County is home to some of the most remote marine protected areas (MPAs) in California. The county’s eight MPAs and two special closures are a part of the larger statewide network of 124 MPAs, managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). They include the Reading Rock State Marine Reserve (SMR), South Humboldt Bay State Marine Recreational […]
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area
April 7th, 2020
Located offshore of Encinitas about 50 miles north of the United States-Mexico border, Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) is a popular destination for visitors year-round, owing to its consistently pleasant weather and expansive beaches. Established in 2012 along with 49 other marine protected areas (MPAs) south of Point Conception, Swami’s SMCA protects nearly 13 square miles of […]
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Montara State Marine Reserve
March 2nd, 2020
Summer temperatures in California’s land-locked central valley can soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing residents to take refuge in their air-conditioned homes. Another popular way to beat the heat is to visit the coast near San Francisco, where billows of silvery fog and a cool, salt-soaked breeze beckon visitors during the summer months. Montara State Marine […]