Scientific Collection and
School Group Use of MPAs
All scientific collection activities require a permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, as well as notification of local reserve managers. Ocean Protection Council and Collaborative Network staff are working to streamline the localized permitting process for data collection and school group use of marine protected areas.
Please check back to be kept updated on our progress.
Notification forms for researchers and
class trip leaders
CDFW Scientific Collection info and forms »
Orange County protected area notification
info and forms »
California State Parks’ scientific collecting
info and forms »