Sep 21, 2016 | Policy and Permitting, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> A huge thank you to everyone who has participated in the South Coast Monitoring Survey over the past month and a half! Through the survey, you are helping us learn more about and showcase the...
Sep 8, 2016 | Policy and Permitting, Research and Monitoring
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> California’s marine protected areas (MPAs) are in the process of transitioning from regional baseline monitoring, to statewide long-term monitoring to inform decisions about our coast and...
Aug 26, 2016 | Policy and Permitting, Uncategorized
Obama Expands Papahānaumokuākea National Monument It’s a great day for marine protected areas – President Obama has just expanded the Papahānaumokuākea National Monument, creating the largest marine protected area in the world! At 582,578 square miles, it’s...
Aug 26, 2016 | Policy and Permitting, Uncategorized
National Parks Service Celebrates Centennial Anniversary The National Parks Service is turning 100 this August 25th – a major achievement for America’s greatest idea. We salute the National Parks Service and its thousands of employees and volunteers that help...
Aug 17, 2016 | Policy and Permitting, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Banner photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceOriginally published by Marine Conservation InstituteScientists from academic institutions, NGOs, and government agencies huddled in twos and...
Jun 24, 2016 | Policy and Permitting, Research and Monitoring
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Recognized as one of the most productive and dynamic ecosystems in the world, South Coast kelp forests and rocky reefs are home to a host of recreationally and commercially important species and...
