Tag Archives: central coast

Dive Deep with a Remotely Operated Vehicle: Soquel Canyon State Marine Conservation Area

December 8th, 2020

This video was collected during the fall of 2016 as part of ongoing monitoring of the central coast Marine Protected Area network. Surveys were conducted on contract to CDFW by Marine Applied Research and Exploration using their remotely operated vehicle (ROV Beagle). Videography: Tammy Heitzenrater Music: Transcend at audionautix.com Footage: CDFW and Marine Applied Research […]

Morro Bay State Park MPA PORTS Program

December 6th, 2020

Do you want to #DiveintoMPAs with your students while exploring the Marine Protected Areas off the coast of Morro Bay State Park? Come visit and enjoy Morro Bay! Here in Morro Bay State Park we are offering virtual tours of the bay. We will be discovering Morro Bay’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), estuary, and seabirds. […]

“The Hidden Forest” Story Time at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

December 6th, 2020

Join California State Parks Interpretive Ranger Daniel from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve for a read-a-loud of the book “The Hidden Forest” by Jeannie Baker. Discover the “hidden forest” found beneath the waves just off shore in the Point Lobos State Marine Reserve. Visit our website http://www.ports-ca.us to learn more about California State Parks’ PORTS […]

A Kayak Adventure though Point Lobos State Marine Reserve

December 6th, 2020

Join California State Parks Interpretive Ranger Daniel in his kayak as he paddles in Whaler’s Cove, part of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. We’ll learn about marine protected areas (MPAs) and the plant and animals species that live in, on, and under the water in Point Lobos. Visit our website at www.ports-ca.us to learn more […]

Rocky Intertidal: Intertidal Bioblitz – Grades 9-12

December 4th, 2020

Part of a complete MPA Outreach Toolkit featuring conveniently packaged MPA curriculum, materials, and related activities for educators. Designed to improve MPA education, outreach, compliance and stewardship among students.