Through the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative, Wishtoyo advocated to best ensure a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) were established that protect the ecological integrity and fisheries of the Southern California Bight (SCB). A significant part of this effort was integrating tribal values and stewardship into the MPA designation process. Visit their website […]
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Santa Barbara and Channel Islands Ocean Recreation Guide
May 2nd, 2021
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, […]
A Place of Their Own: Protecting Sea Life in California – Perspectives on Ocean Science
April 13th, 2021
Join Scripps marine ecologist Edward Parnell as he describes the science behind Marine Protected Areas, how they are established and preliminary results from the first such areas around California’s Channel Islands. (#15246)
Explore Santa Barbara’s MPAs Brochure
December 11th, 2020
Kayaking, wildlife, paddleboarding, snorkeling, boat charters, scuba diving, and more!
Invasive Algae Outreach Brochure
October 20th, 2020
Brochure created to support education and outreach regarding invasive algal species. Includes information on best practices to avoid the spread of invasive Asian kelp.