Tag Archives: ecology

CALIFORNIA’S MARINE LIFE PROTECTION ACT

May 4th, 2021

Kaitilin Gaffney – Director, Pacific Ecosystem Protection Program/Ocean Conservancy California’s Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative – basic information, goals, MPA designations, scientific guidelines, and about the Central Coast subregion.

MARINE PROTECTED AREAS: SCIENCE 101

May 4th, 2021

Basic information on MPAs including what they are, the different types, how they work, and the scientific benefit

San Mateo County Ocean Recreation Guide

May 3rd, 2021

CMSF created waterproof ocean recreation guides to acquaint visitors to the coast, its animal inhabitants and the local protected areas. These guides are excellent for use in ocean recreation businesses, by interpreters and educators, and more! These guides contain local information, fun facts and pictures of species you’re likely to see on the water, maps, […]

Travels with Central Coast Photographers Part 2

May 3rd, 2021

Several 10-17 minute films have been produced to highlight the MPAs in the Central California Coast region with the assistance of Kip Evans from Mountain and Sea Productions. Full resolution versions of the videos posted below are available, please contact us if you are interested in receiving copies. This 17-minute travel documentary film with central […]

A Wave of Change

May 3rd, 2021

Video can be an effective avenue for reaching diverse audiences, so a number of video products have been created to provide a virtual experience of the wonders of California’s marine protected areas from afar. Full resolution versions of the videos posted below are available, please contact us if you are interested in receiving copies. A […]