There are thousands of nudibranch species all over the world, with around 100 different species found off of California’s coast. These small, colorful sea slugs can be observed in rocky habitats so keep an eye out the next time you look in a tidepool or when you dive or snorkel around a rocky reef! This […]
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Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area
December 8th, 2020
Videography: Amanda Van Diggelen, CDFW Environmental Scientist Music: “Clouds” www.audionautix.com Footage: CDFW and Marine Applied Research and Exploration
The Mendocino MPA Collaborative: Engaging Partners to Fill Local Needs
December 1st, 2020
Mendocino County is well known for its stunning coast and towering redwoods. These natural features are protected by an abundance of marine protected areas (MPAs) and state parks throughout the county. MPAs and state parks are often found side by side here, with nine of the 14 state-managed MPAs lying adjacent to a state park. […]
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Duxbury Reef State Marine Conservation Area
October 29th, 2020
From ancient trees to undersea kelp forests, fog-drenched coastlines to ice-carved granite peaks, the natural landscapes of California offer a diverse range of outdoor adventures. But have you ever wondered how these iconic surroundings were formed?
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Pyramid Point State Marine Conservation Area
October 9th, 2020
California’s northernmost marine protected area (MPA), Pyramid Point State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA), is located just south of the California/Oregon border in Del Norte County. Its northern boundary runs along the state border, extending from the mean high tide line out to sea for three nautical miles. The SMCA extends south from the state border for three nautical miles […]