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MPA Update: Fishing communities discuss protected areas impacts
“We’re getting hit from all sides,” says a fisherman from Crescent City during a virtual focus group discussion. ...
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Pyramid Point State Marine Conservation Area
California’s northernmost marine protected area (MPA), Pyramid Point State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA), is ...
Honoring the Ocean Around Mainland Los Angeles with the Los Angeles Marine Protected Area Collaborative
Similar to the other 13 MPA Collaboratives throughout coastal California that make up the MPA Collaborative ...
New CDFW Marine Species Portal Provides Easy Access to Wide Variety of Information
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Marine Region is proud to announce the new Marine Species Portal! ...
Governor Newson Signs Executive Order to Conserve Biodiversity, Combat Climate Change, and Build Climate Resilience Through Nature-Based Solutions
On October 7, 2020 Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to combat the biodiversity and climate change crises ...
Conservation in times of political polarization: How the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative succeeded and what we need to succeed now
An OCTO Skimmer interview with Steven Yaffee and Kaitilin Gaffney.
Tying Traditional Knowledge to Ocean Stewardship: The Del Norte MPA Collaborative
Del Norte County is the northernmost coastal county in California. It is home to two MPAs, Pyramid Point State ...
Exploring California’s Marine Protected Areas: Farnsworth Onshore State Marine Conservation Area and Farnsworth Offshore State Marine Conservation Area
Located around 20 miles off the Southern California mainland, Santa Catalina Island is a popular destination for ...