During the past decade of implementing the state’s network of 124 marine protected areas (MPAs), California prioritized outreach and education and installed over 500 MPA signs, but little has been done to understand the impact of these signs on coastal visitors.
This report provides invaluable insight into the utility of MPA signs and provides a better understanding of the success of signage outreach efforts to date. Our findings elucidate recommendations for future sign development to communicate about California’s MPAs.
The report can be downloaded here: https://www.californiamsf.org/mpasignevaluation2023
Join the webinar on Friday May 5th at 10am to learn more! Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fuXMr357Tmub6a41zgVdBQ
For questions, contact Katelyn Sprofera at katelyn@californiamsf.org.
