The Global Ocean Refuge System, or GLORES, is a science-based initiative designed to protect at least 30% of the biogeographic regions in the world’s oceans. Blue Chalk Media and See Why Projects paired up with the Marine Conservation Institute to create a film about their latest conservation initiative. With donations from some of the most […]
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Hope for Blue Fin Tuna
April 10th, 2021
In this short film students research blue fin tuna to find out more about them and discover ways they can help this endangered species in their everyday lives. Sponsored by the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and the Monterey Institute for International Studies. Produced by students from the Olson Elementary […]
Changes in Marine Protected Areas
April 2nd, 2021
This animation created by the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation with permission from Ocean Conservancy, illustrates the changes that are likely to occur within marine protected areas – fish are able to grow larger, live longer, and these areas harbor a greater abundance and diversity of species.
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Ten Mile Estuary State Marine Conservation Area
March 24th, 2021
The sand dunes, river, and beach at Ten Mile Beach State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) are an enticing draw for people staying at MacKerricher State Park. Located off Highway 1 north of Fort Bragg, this marine protected area (MPA) is clearly a special place for beach walks and bird watching.
San Francisco Bay Area Ocean Recreation Guide
March 16th, 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, […]