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Reconnecting with the North Central Coast
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> The North Central Coast region—spanning diverse ecosystems from Alder Creek near Point Arena south to Pigeon Point—has reached the 5-year anniversary of its established network of marine...
CDFW Marine Protected Area Overview Sheets Now Available Online
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) would like to announce a new outreach and education tool for California’s marine protected areas (MPAs). Each MPA now has its own “MPA...
SD County MPAs on Instagram
On Instagram? Check out sdcountympas, a wonderful account highlighting the best of San Diego’s MPAs and the people and critters that enjoy them.
Our Upcoming Workshop – Ocean Acidification & Hypoxia: Investing in a Healthy Ocean for California
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Join Us in Sacramento July 29thI would like to extend an invitation for you to attend the Ocean Protection Council’s upcoming public workshop, “The West Coast Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia...
Speak Up for the Blue’ Podcast Interview: ‘Using Citizen Science to Track Sevengill Sharks’
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> by Andrew Lewin, Founder of 'Speak Up for the Blue' an ocean conservation website and podcast site: "On the 1st episode of this special series of podcasts, I interview Michael Bear, Director...
Three Prosecutors Awarded 2014 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year
https://cdfgnews.wordpress.com/2015/07/07/three-prosecutors-awarded-2014-wildlife-prosecutor-of-the-year/Three Prosecutors Awarded 2014 Wildlife Prosecutor of the YearThe California Fish and Game Commission recently recognized three prosecutors for their exemplary dedication to the prosecution of wildlife crimes.District Attorney Patrick McGrath, Deputy District Attorney...
American Millennials: Cultivating the Next Generation of Ocean Conservationists – The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
http://www.packard.org/what-were-learning/resource/american-millennials-cultivating-the-next-generation-of-ocean-conservationists/American Millennials: Cultivating the Next Generation of Ocean Conservationists - The David and Lucile Packard FoundationThe David and Lucile Packard Foundation partnered with Edge Research to conduct new research on American Millennials’ attitudes towards oceans,...
Naples State Marine Conservation Area and the Plains All American Pipeline Spill
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper produced this excellent underwater video, “Naples State Marine Conservation Area and the Plains All American Pipeline Spill.” Though it is unclear how the spill will affect this area, scientists will be studying it for years - but one thing...
Big Sur Expedition Part 2
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> For years people have warmed me of the dangers of turning my hobby into my profession. ‘You will start to hate diving’ they say ‘you will get bored or jaded.’ I have to admit...
Marine Protection Bill Signed Into Law
AB 298 Will Boost Protections for Coast, FisheriesWidespread Praise for Governor BrownSACRAMENTO, June 30, 2015 – Environmental, law enforcement, and coastal groups from throughout California today applauded the signing of Assembly Bill 298 authored by Assemblymember...
The value of Marine Protected Areas in the face of the Refugio oil spill
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Near and far, people were saddened to hear of the 105,000 (2500 barrels) gallons of crude oil that were spilled on May 19th at Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara County. Having lived in the...
Ocean Protection Council Update
By Cyndi Dawson, OPC Marine Protected Areas Policy Advisor OPC has been busy through the spring making progress on supporting the effective management of our state MPA network. We continue to focus on finding innovative ways to help support the continued development...