Tag Archives: ocean

Pancho the Turtle Travels the Ocean

May 2nd, 2021

This short children’s film follows Pancho, a sea turtle, who travels the ocean to warn other sea turtles about the dangers of marine pollution. Demonstrates the importance of protecting our ocean from marine pollution and delivers the message that all oceans of the world are part of one global ocean. Sponsored by the Monterey Bay […]

Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area

December 15th, 2020

Underwater video from Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area identifying various marine species. Videography: Angela Edmunds, CDFW Scientific Aide Footage: Angela Edmunds, CDFW Scientific Aide; Steven Howard, Scientific Diver and Digital Content Donor; Rich Alvarez, Humboldt State University Diving Safety Officer and Digital Content Donor. Music: Running Waters by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jas…

The California MPA Network: Safeguarding an Underwater Wilderness

December 15th, 2020

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.

Dive Deep with a Remotely Operated Vehicle: Portuguese Ledge State Marine Conservation Area

December 8th, 2020

This video was collected during the fall of 2016 as part of ongoing monitoring of the central coast Marine Protected Area network. Surveys were conducted on contract to CDFW by Marine Applied Research and Exploration using their remotely operated vehicle (ROV Beagle). Videography: Tammy Heitzenrater Music: Transcend at audionautix.com Footage: CDFW and Marine Applied Research […]

Dive Deep with a Remotely Operated Vehicle: Soquel Canyon State Marine Conservation Area

December 8th, 2020

This video was collected during the fall of 2016 as part of ongoing monitoring of the central coast Marine Protected Area network. Surveys were conducted on contract to CDFW by Marine Applied Research and Exploration using their remotely operated vehicle (ROV Beagle). Videography: Tammy Heitzenrater Music: Transcend at audionautix.com Footage: CDFW and Marine Applied Research […]