The rocky intertidal zone, also known as the splash zone, is one of the most dynamic habitats on the planet. The marine animals, seaweeds, and plants that live there are uniquely adapted to survive the changing tides and the extreme changes in temperature and other physical stress that comes with living between the land and […]
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Farnsworth Offshore State Marine Conservation Area
Videography: Amanda Van Diggelen, CDFW Environmental Scientist Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes Footage: CDFW and Marine Applied Research and Exploration

Pacific Grove Marine Gardens State Marine Conservation Area
Videography: Amanda Van Diggelen, CDFW Environmental Scientist Music: “The Tide” by Alex Fitch Footage: CDFW and Marine Applied Research and Exploration

Southeast Farallon Island State Marine Reserve
Produced by Amanda Van Diggelen, CDFW Environmental Scientist Music: Brooks by Kai Engel Footage: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Marine Applied Research & Exploration

Año Nuevo State Marine Reserve
Underwater video of the Año Nuevo State Marine Reserve showing various fish species. Videography: Amanda Van Diggelen, CDFW Environmental Scientist Music: Up in the Air by Dave Depper Footage: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Marine Applied Research & Exploration