Apr 7, 2020 | Research and Monitoring, South Coast
Author: Natasha Benjamin, Marine Research and Exploration (MARE) March 2020 Sea cucumbers are an important component of the sub-tidal zone, feeding on benthic waste and recycling nutrients. They are the “earth worms” of the seafloor. Similar to other sea cucumber...
Apr 7, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast
California State Parks’ MPA Outreach and Education Team were ready to hit the ground running in response to recent school closures. Funded by the Ocean Protection Council, the MPA Outreach and Education Project has been providing “traditional”...
Apr 7, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, South Coast, Uncategorized
The University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) is teaming up with the MPA Collaborative Network! Under the guidance of Project Advisor (and MLPA expert) Steven L. Yaffee, Masters of Science Program students Kimberly Guo, Julie Hassen,...
Apr 7, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast, Uncategorized
2020 Outreach Coming to Your Area! During Spring and Summer of 2020, CMSF will be conducting outreach in your county and would like to work with you, the local pros! If you are interested in viewing the outreach locations for 2020, are in need of materials for your...
Apr 7, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Research and Monitoring, South Coast, Uncategorized
MPA Watch reports provide a snapshot of human use of coastal and marine resources in California. Reports for the period January 1 – December 31, 2019 are now available online for all participating programs. Please visit mpawatch.org/reports to download. MPA...
Apr 7, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, Research and Monitoring, South Coast, Uncategorized
Snapshot Cal Coast is an annual statewide effort to document California’s coastal biodiversity over two weeks every summer. Snapshot Cal Coast is a community campaign that encourages and provides opportunities for people to make and share observations of plants,...