“California Leads the Nation in Ocean Conservation” is the first webinar in a series to showcase California’s new underwater parks, our network of marine protected areas. This webinar features former state assemblyman and ocean champion, Fred Keeley; conservation leader, Kaitilin Gaffney; and Director of the California MPAs Program for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation, Rikki […]
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Bull Kelp Working Group Launched
April 2nd, 2021
In December, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife hosted the first Bull Kelp Working Group (BKWG) meeting. The BKWG process is part of the ongoing effort by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Fish and Game Commission to review and consider changes for the commercial harvest of marine algae. The aim of […]
The California MPA Network: Safeguarding an Underwater Wilderness
April 1st, 2021
This short ten-minute video about the California MPA Network highlights what MPAs are and the resources they protect, as well as MPA policy, outreach, monitoring and enforcement.
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Ten Mile Estuary State Marine Conservation Area
March 24th, 2021
The sand dunes, river, and beach at Ten Mile Beach State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) are an enticing draw for people staying at MacKerricher State Park. Located off Highway 1 north of Fort Bragg, this marine protected area (MPA) is clearly a special place for beach walks and bird watching.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife 2020 Marine Region Year In Review Reports Available
March 22nd, 2021
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Marine Region extends along the entire California coastline from border to border and approximately three nautical miles out to sea, including offshore islands. Through development of specific projects, staff provide for fisheries and habitat management, environmental review, and water quality monitoring statewide. The annual review documents below provide […]