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Marine Protected Areas: Research & Monitoring
Are marine protected areas working?In order to understand whether marine protected areas (MPAs) are doing their ...
MPA update: A deep dive into the mid-depth rocky reef
Just beyond California’s kelp forests, patches of rock and sandy seafloor stretch from about 100 feet to over 300 ...
The Santa Cruz Marine Protected Area Collaborative: Partnering with Parks and More
The laid back, beachy vibe of the colorful coastal town of Santa Cruz conjures images of surfers gracefully riding ...
Crystal Cove Conservancy Launches Free Virtual MPA Exploration Curriculum
As part of the Marine Protected Area Outreach and Education Small Grants Program, the Crystal Cove Conservancy ...
Reflections and resources from the California Coastal Wildlife Disturbance Symposium 2020
Hear from attendees about their experience with the virtual symposium and scroll to the bottom for resources, ...
MPA Outreach and Education Small Grant Project Updates
Augmented reality coloring pages, online docent trainings, and wildlife disturbance campaigns, oh my! ...
MPA Collaboratives partner with California Department of Fish & Wildlife for tidepool outreach
At the MPA Collaborative Network, we strive to elevate local community voices to the state level and to liaise ...
The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation provides and update on outreach efforts
Content provided by CMSF.MPA Social Media Campaign UpdateHave you been participating in the MPA social media ...