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Off the coast of the densely populated Los Angeles metropolitan area resides one of California’s great wildlife treasures: the Northern Channel Islands. Often considered the “Galapagos of North America” this small archipelago hosts one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. One of the islands, Anacapa, lies twelve miles southwest of Port Hueneme, and […]

CMSF created waterproof ocean recreation guides to acquaint visitors to the coast, its animal inhabitants and the local protected areas. These guides are excellent for use in ocean recreation businesses, by interpreters and educators, and more! These guides contain local information, fun facts and pictures of species you’re likely to see on the water, maps, […]

Elkhorn Slough is one of the largest and last remaining coastal wetlands in California. It is one of only 17 estuarine reserves in the US. Located at the center of Monterey Bay, it is home to all kinds of wildlife – otters, sea lions, 350 species of birds, fish and hundreds of invertebrates. In 2008 […]

Professional photographer Bryant Austin shares his unique skill of capturing and producing life size photographs of whales and shares his view on the importance of marine protected areas to these animals. Photographer Kip Evans hosts.

Professional photographer Frank Balthis shares his views on shooting along the central California coast and in marine protected areas like Ano Nuevo. Photographer Kip Evans hosts.