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Bring MPAs to life with bilingual coloring and activity books featuring augmented reality experiences
The Marine Protected Area (MPA) Bilingual Coloring and Activity Books are great fun for kids of all ages (yes, even those only young at heart)! The newly updated booklets feature fun activities and coloring pages to educate its readers on marine protected areas,...
Liaison Update #4 for the Pipeline P00547 Incident in Orange County
The Unified Command continues its response to a crude oil spill in the vicinity of Orange County. Cleanup and recovery efforts are ongoing. A Unified Command comprised of representatives of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), California Department of Fish and...
New climate change/sea-level rise vulnerability assessment released
The U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, has completed a climate change/sea-level rise vulnerability assessment in the Trinidad and Point Arena portions of the California Coastal National Monument. Climate change and sea-level...
Free MPA exhibits available for your use
The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation (CMSF) recently developed 3 different exhibits for your use. Each exhibit covers a different topic, including Science of MPAs, Recreation & MPAs and Fishing & MPAs.
Join the California Sea Level Rise Awareness Campaign
On September 28, the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation (CMSF) team, along with May 77 Communications and Puentes Strategies, helped the California Ocean Protection Council and the California Natural Resources Agency release the state of California's Sea Level...
Spread the word – new California State Park Adventure Pass provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 19 California State Parks
In partnership with the First Partner’s Office and the Natural Resources Agency, the California State Park Adventure Pass provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 19 amazing state parks throughout California. Students can take their pick of...
Register Now! MPA Decadal Management Review Community Meetings
The public is invited to learn about the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Decadal Management Review and share their perspectives regarding the MPA Network in a series of virtual community meetings hosted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership...
The MPA Collaborative Network is hiring a North Coast Specialist!
The Marine Protected Area (MPA) Collaborative Network (CN) is looking for a creative, organized, self-directed, collaboration-minded, versatile individual with an ability to work independently to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Director. The...
California Marine Sanctuary Foundation releases MPA Education and Outreach Tool Evaluation Report
The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation (CMSF) is pleased to announce the release of the Marine Protected Area Education & Outreach Tool Evaluation Report. Over the past decade of implementing the state's network of 124 marine protected areas (MPAs), California...
September 14th Ocean Protection Council meeting will prominently feature marine protected areas (MPAs)
Message from our partners at the Ocean Protection Council (OPC). Please help spread the word about this important meeting!OPC staff will recommend funding for several projects advancing statewide ocean conservation at our virtual Council meeting on Tuesday, September...
What are you doing for Sea Otter Awareness Week?
Sea Otter Awareness Week is scheduled for September 19-25, 2021. We hope that all of you intend to celebrate the mighty sea otter again this year! You or your organizations may already have events and activities planned for SOAW. Or you might have communicated with a...
Job Opportunity: Marine Restoration Director, Orange County Coastkeeper
Coastkeeper is seeking a Marine Restoration Director who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of designing, planning, implementing, managing, and monitoring the organization’s efforts to restore eelgrass, oyster, and other Southern California nearshore...