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California Marine Sanctuary Foundation releases MPA Education and Outreach Tool Evaluation Report

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 ...
September 14th Ocean Protection Council meeting will prominently feature marine protected areas (MPAs)

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 ...
What are you doing for Sea Otter Awareness Week?

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 ...
Job Opportunity: Marine Restoration Director, Orange County Coastkeeper

Job Opportunity: Marine Restoration Director, Orange County Coastkeeper

Coastkeeper is seeking a Marine Restoration Director who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of ...
Trapping Millions of ‘Zombie’ Urchins Could Restore California’s Once Mighty Kelp Forests

Trapping Millions of ‘Zombie’ Urchins Could Restore California’s Once Mighty Kelp Forests

Grant Downie is cruising through Caspar Bay, a small cove 150 miles north of San Francisco on the rugged Mendocino ...
WILDCOAST’s Coastal Leaders Internship for Indigenous Youth in San Diego County – Deadline August 27

WILDCOAST’s Coastal Leaders Internship for Indigenous Youth in San Diego County – Deadline August 27

CDFW Prepares for MPA Network Review, New Informational Web Page Available

CDFW Prepares for MPA Network Review, New Informational Web Page Available

Have you heard the news that California’s network of marine protected areas (MPAs) is approaching its 10-year ...
Beach Watch Surveyors Needed! Become a Sanctuary Volunteer and Steward of our Coast

Beach Watch Surveyors Needed! Become a Sanctuary Volunteer and Steward of our Coast

NOAA’s Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Greater Farallones Association needs community scientists ...
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