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Science of MPAs

April 9th, 2021

“Science of MPAs” is the second webinar in a series to showcase California’s new underwater parks, our network of marine protected areas. This webinar features University of California marine biologist, Mark Carr; Director of Reef Check California, Jan Freiwald; and Director of the California MPAs Program for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation, Rikki Dunsmore.

California Leads the Nation in Ocean Conservation

April 9th, 2021

“California Leads the Nation in Ocean Conservation” is the first webinar in a series to showcase California’s new underwater parks, our network of marine protected areas. This webinar features former state assemblyman and ocean champion, Fred Keeley; conservation leader, Kaitilin Gaffney; and Director of the California MPAs Program for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation, Rikki […]

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Catalina Island Marine Protected Area Collaborative: California’s Island Collaborative

February 26th, 2021

While Los Angeles County is home to 13 of California’s 124 marine protected areas (MPAs), only four of those can be easily accessed from the mainland. The remaining nine MPAs surround Santa Catalina Island, known simply as “Catalina,” and can be reached via ferry, boat, helicopter, or private aircraft.