Tag Archives: community science

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Catalina Island Marine Protected Area Collaborative: California’s Island Collaborative

February 26th, 2021

While Los Angeles County is home to 13 of California’s 124 marine protected areas (MPAs), only four of those can be easily accessed from the mainland. The remaining nine MPAs surround Santa Catalina Island, known simply as “Catalina,” and can be reached via ferry, boat, helicopter, or private aircraft.

MPA Watch 2020 annual reports are available!

February 5th, 2021

MPA Watch annual reports for the period starting January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020 are now available on the MPA Watch website.   You may access them by clicking here.   Marine Protected Area (MPA) Watch is a network of programs that support healthy oceans through community science by collecting human use data in […]

Sandy Shore: MPA Watch – 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.

MPA Watch: Outdoor Education Instructor Pack

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.