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Ancapa Island State Marine Reserve

Underwater video from Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area identifying various marine species. Videography: Angela Edmunds, CDFW Scientific Aide Footage: Angela Edmunds, CDFW Scientific Aide; Steven Howard, Scientific Diver and Digital Content Donor; Rich Alvarez, Humboldt State University Diving Safety Officer and Digital Content Donor. Music: Running Waters by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jas…

California’s marine protected areas (MPAs) are home to a breathtaking diversity of ocean and estuarine habitats and species. Watch this video to learn how MPAs work, the resources they protect, and the people on the front lines working to make them a success.

The Catalina MPA Brochure provides an overview of the MPAs surrounding Catalina Island. It features images of MPA boundaries as they would be seen on the water.

Mendocino MPAs. Marine protected areas are specially designated underwater areas that prohibit or limit the take of marine resources.