Tag Archives: marine protected area

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 […]

This 10-minute film is a celebration of the central coast MPAs, featuring iconic places, charismatic species and compelling messages of hope from spokespeople working in these special protected areas.

Hope Spots are special ocean places that are cause for hope in a time when the ocean faces many threats. In this video Sylvia Earle, marine biologist and ocean explorer, discusses how California’s growing network of marine protected areas are a cause for hope. Keywords: Sylvia Earle, marine biologist, ocean explorer, California,marine protected area,MPA,ocean,ocean protection,hope […]

Pt. Sur lighthouse is a California State Historic Park. It sits atop a dramatic volcanic rock, along the Big Sur coast. Its beacon guides ships along the treacherous Central California Coast. Established in 1889, the lightstation has a colorful past including shipwrecks, ghost stories and tales of family hardship. In 2008, its offshore waters were […]

Professional photographer Chuck Davis shares his views on shooting along the central California coast and in marine protected areas like Point Lobos. Photographer Kip Evans hosts.