California’s marine protected areas (MPAs) are home to a breathtaking diversity of ocean and estuarine habitats and species. Watch this video to learn how MPAs work, the resources they protect, and the people on the front lines working to make them a success.
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Blue Cavern Onshore State Marine Conservation Area
December 15th, 2020
See the mesmerizing world of Blue Caverns On-Shore SMCA. The beautiful dive-footage in this video was taken on an exceptionally clear day in April 2018. Swim along on an undersea journey as you experience a vibrant community of life hidden beneath the waves.
Soquel Canyon State Marine Conservation Area
December 15th, 2020
Journey over 700 feet below the ocean’s surface as you travel with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) into the abyss of Soquel Canyon SMCA. Creatures at these depths live in absolute darkness and must survive under intense pressure and in temperatures just above freezing. As you’ll see in this video, there is a large community […]
Reading Rock State Marine Reserve
December 15th, 2020
Videography: Amanda Van Diggelen, CDFW Environmental Scientist Music: David Hilowitz, New Dawn Footage: CDFW and Marine Applied Research and Exploration
Sea Lion Cove State Marine Conservation Area Abalone Survey
December 15th, 2020
A team of researchers surveying abalone in the rocky intertidal habitat at Sea Lion Cove State Marine Conservation Area in September 2019. This video provides a quick glimpse of a survey that can take a few hours to complete. Videography: Tammy Heitzenrater Music: Yeah Yeah Yeah at audionautix.com Footage: Sara Worden