CMSF created waterproof ocean recreation guides to acquaint visitors to the coast, its animal inhabitants and the local protected areas. These guides are excellent for use in ocean recreation businesses, by interpreters and educators, and more! These guides contain local information, fun facts and pictures of species you’re likely to see on the water, maps, […]
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San Mateo MPAs Brochure
December 11th, 2020
A community guide for recreational and commercial fishermen, beach-goers, kayakers, boaters, and ocean stewards in San Mateo County.
Montara State Marine Reserve, a Marine Protected Area – San Mateo County, California
October 9th, 2020
The Montara State Marine Reserve is a “no take” Marine Protected Area on the San Mateo County coast and part of California’s state wide MPA network. The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is inside the MPA.
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Montara State Marine Reserve
March 2nd, 2020
Summer temperatures in California’s land-locked central valley can soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing residents to take refuge in their air-conditioned homes. Another popular way to beat the heat is to visit the coast near San Francisco, where billows of silvery fog and a cool, salt-soaked breeze beckon visitors during the summer months. Montara State Marine […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Protection at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
November 26th, 2019
The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, located along the California coast just north of Half Moon Bay in Moss Beach, is a place that has inspired people since the first Native Americans inhabited the area thousands of years ago. Its unique geography, spectacular views atop coastal bluffs, colorful tidepools, and diverse plant and animal life have made it […]