Nov 15, 2018 | Central Coast, Outreach and Education, San Mateo
Pillar Point State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) is located on the stunning coastline of San Mateo county just south of San Francisco. This marine protected area (MPA) lies on the northern edge of Half Moon Bay and is known for its abundant marine life, “fish in...
Nov 1, 2018 | Central Coast, North Coast, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
Written by Jen Chiu, CCFRP Statewide Coordinator and Lead Field Scientist for Moss Landing Marine Lab with some modifications by Leandra Lopez, MPA Collabortive Network Staff “I am thoroughly impressed with the high standard of science supported and adhered to...
Oct 1, 2018 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
“The recreational fishing community remains an underserved audience.” This is among a number of key findings identified in new report by the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation. The report entitled “California MPA Education and Outreach Needs Assessment: Major...
Aug 17, 2018 | Central Coast, Outreach and Education, San Luis Obispo
As you drive on Highway 1 into Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, a towering rock comes into view marking the edge of the Pacific Ocean. More than 575 feet tall, Morro Rock is evidence of the area’s volcanically active past. Morro Rock also marks the beginning of a...
Jun 4, 2018 | Central Coast, Monterey, Outreach and Education, Santa Cruz
Soquel Canyon State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) lies deep within scenic, half moon-shaped Monterey Bay, where dark mysteries lure scientists and anglers alike. The SMCA encompasses a side branch of the Monterey Submarine Canyon, one of the deepest submarine...
Apr 23, 2018 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast
Collaborative Project(s) Project Descriptions Del Norte Expansion of MPA Watch to the North Coast Development of a MPA Tribal Curriculum Expansion of MPA Watch to the North Coast: Conduct human-use surveys to monitor coastal and marine resource use in sites in Del...
