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It’s Official – the Collaborative Network is now on Instagram
It’s Official - the Collaborative Network is now on Instagram We’ll be posting photos from California’s spectacular MPAs and surrounding areas to our new Instagram account @mpacollaborative Collaborative members will be taking over the account in the future...
Golden State Waters Action Summit: April 13th – 14th, San Francisco
Golden State Waters Action Summit: April 13th - 14th, San Francisco The Golden State Waters: San Francisco Bay and the World Ocean Summit is fast approaching on April 13th and 14th. Brian Baird of the Bay Institute (and Golden Gate Collaborative co-chair)...
Alterations in human visitation patterns and behaviors in southern California rocky intertidal ecosystems over two-decades following increased management efforts
In urbanized regions, such as southern California, USA, marine rocky intertidal habitats are frequented by large numbers of human visitors. Visitor activities, such as trampling, rock turning, and collecting, can harm rocky shore flora and fauna, including reducing...
Citizen Scientists of the Ocean’ Reaches 3,000 Members on Facebook
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Showing the power of social networking and marine citizen science working together, today, the 'Citizen Scientists of the Ocean' group on Facebook reached 3,000 members, both divers and...
Unsung Hero Michael Quill Recognized for MPA Work
Unsung Hero Michael Quill Recognized for MPA Work Michael Quill, Community Program Manager of Los Angeles Waterkeeper and LA Collaborative Member, stands tall in the new photo exhibit “Portraits of Compassion”, which profiles the work of 30 unsung heros...
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Point St. George Reef Offshore State Marine Conservation Area
The beauty and charm of the area north of Point Arena is not lost on those who explore the remote wilderness. Rugged coastlines plunge into the sea, fog rolls in from the ocean and quiets the surrounding hillsides, and hiking trails beckon those wanting to explore...
Can anyone be a scientist? Student Research on Citizen Science in Coral Reef Research
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Hello! I am looking for YOU to participate in this survey if you have recently been a part of, or served as a mentor in, a coral reef-related citizen science program. This survey is being used...
NOW AVAILABLE: Summary of Key Themes, for the North Central Coast MPA Community Gatherings
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> In early December 2015, California Ocean Science Trust, in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and California Ocean Protection Council, had the pleasure of hosting...
Conservation Magazine: Does Banning All Shark Fishing Do More Harm Than Good?
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> "To drill down into current opinions about these two conservation strategies, shark researchers David Shiffman and Neil Hammerschlag from the University of Miami polled members of the American...
Ocean Sanctuaries to Begin ‘Zero Data’ Project for Sevengill Sharks
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> The ‘Zero Data Project’ for Sevengill SharksDidn’t see any sharks on your dive today? No problem – – we still need your data!‘Zero data’ is an important concept in long-term population studies...
Senate Committee discusses Ocean Acidification, “Evil Twin” of Climate Change
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water met Tuesday for an oversight hearing, “Science and Policy Update on Ocean Acidification – the “Evil Twin” of Climate Change.” It marked the...
Ocean Science Trust is Hiring a Science Integration Fellow
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> We're looking for a candidate with experience in science communications, policy and marine biology/ecology to advance our work on marine protected area monitoring in the South Coast. The Fellow...