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Calling all South Coast Citizen Scientists
Calling all South Coast Citizen Scientists Guest Post by Benét Duncan, Program Scientist, Ocean Science Trust We have seen an incredible surge in the number of citizen science programs popping up throughout the South Coast region. From crowdsourcing photos to taking...
MPA monitoring on the move: Long-term monitoring and a Fellowship opportunity!
**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 ocean....
Central Coast Forum Planned for October 27th
Central Coast Forum Planned for October 27th Please save the date for the Central Coast Forum: October 27th. RSVP using Eventbrite or directly to Calla at calla.allison@resources.ca.gov All collaborative members from the San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa...
New MPA Beaches Tour from Mobile Ranger
New MPA Beaches Tour from Mobile Ranger In partnership with the Santa Cruz MPA Collaborative, the mobile app company Mobile Ranger has been unveiling several new blog posts. Each one is a “stop” within the...
Obama Expands Papahānaumokuākea National Monument
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...
National Parks Service Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
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...
Issues and Challenges in Marine Citizen Science
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Q: "What is the greatest challenge you face as the manager of a marine citizen science project?For example, for us at Ocean Sanctuaries, it was motivating and explaining to volunteers the need...
Employing science to safeguard marine life with GLORES
**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...
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Point Lobos State Marine Reserve
One stretch of coastline in Central California is so picturesque that it is considered by some to be “the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world.” Filled with amazing hiking trails, abundant marine life, and unparalleled scuba diving, this area is just a short...
Citizen Scientists Using Smartphones Document Coastal Biodiversity
Citizen Scientists Using Smartphones Document Coastal Biodiversity This June, a series of low tides along the California Coast coinciding with World Oceans Day inspired an ambitious plan: to host a series...
Slide Show: Snapshot CalCoast Bioblitz
Slide Show: Snapshot CalCoast Bioblitz Volunteers at Pelican Cove in the Palos Verdes SMCA followed suit. Credits: Photo 1: Rosa Laucci Photo 2-3: Calla Allison Photo 4: USC Sea Grant Photo 5: Calla Allison Photos 7-8: Allison...
Los Angeles Times Highlights Coastal Preservation Struggles
Los Angeles Times Highlights Coastal Preservation Struggles LA Times’ Steve Lopez is currently roadtripping down the California coast, highlighting local struggles between development and conservation in a series of articles, accompanied by brilliant photos...