Underwater video of the Big Creek State Marine Reserve
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The California MPA Network: Safeguarding an Underwater Wilderness
December 15th, 2020
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.
Blue Cavern Onshore State Marine Conservation Area
December 15th, 2020
See the mesmerizing world of Blue Caverns On-Shore SMCA. The beautiful dive-footage in this video was taken on an exceptionally clear day in April 2018. Swim along on an undersea journey as you experience a vibrant community of life hidden beneath the waves.
Soquel Canyon State Marine Conservation Area
December 15th, 2020
Journey over 700 feet below the ocean’s surface as you travel with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) into the abyss of Soquel Canyon SMCA. Creatures at these depths live in absolute darkness and must survive under intense pressure and in temperatures just above freezing. As you’ll see in this video, there is a large community […]