Apr 7, 2020 | Outreach and Education, San Diego, South Coast
Located offshore of Encinitas about 50 miles north of the United States-Mexico border, Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) is a popular destination for visitors year-round, owing to its consistently pleasant weather and expansive beaches. Established in 2012...
Apr 3, 2020 | Santa Barbara Channel, South Coast
What Marine Protected Areas Mean to Me Written by Aubrie Fowler, MPA Collaborative Network South Coast Specialist In a world where hoarders are kings, hand sanitizer and TP are the new currency, sweats are the latest ‘office’ fashion trend, the 405 is...
Mar 23, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast, Uncategorized
What do marine protected areas (MPAs) mean to you? Participate in the MPA Collaborative Network’s #MPAartchallenge and show us what MPAs mean to you! Create a piece of art showcasing what comes to your mind when you think of marine protected areas. All ages are...
Mar 9, 2020 | Orange County, Outreach and Education, South Coast
In order to provide continued protection within those now historical MPAs, a partnership of city and county officials, institutional representatives, environmental consultants, academic faculty, and nonprofit organization members formed what is known as the Orange...
Mar 2, 2020 | Central Coast, Outreach and Education, San Mateo
Summer temperatures in California’s land-locked central valley can soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing residents to take refuge in their air-conditioned homes. Another popular way to beat the heat is to visit the coast near San Francisco, where billows of...
Feb 3, 2020 | Central Coast, Monterey, Outreach and Education
Monterey beckons to people who love the seaside. Families, kayakers, divers, and photographers flock to its breathtaking ocean views, historic charm, and easy coastal access. With the Pacific Ocean hugging this coastal city, locals and visitors alike can easily find...
