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Help document California’s incredible biodiversity with Snapshot Cal Coast

Help document California’s incredible biodiversity with Snapshot Cal Coast

Snapshot Cal Coast is June 17-July 9! Help us document California's incredible biodiversity on your own or at a ...
Dive in with Marine Applied Research and Exploration (MARE) to explore and document the seafloor

Dive in with Marine Applied Research and Exploration (MARE) to explore and document the seafloor

Dive in with Marine Applied Research and Exploration (MARE) to explore and document the seafloor. With a fleet of ...
MPA Collaborative Network Statewide Forum Summary – March 14, 2023

MPA Collaborative Network Statewide Forum Summary – March 14, 2023

Thank you to all who were able to join us in person on March 14 in Monterey, CA for ...
Streaming Option Now Available for March 15 MPA Day: Management Review Forum

Streaming Option Now Available for March 15 MPA Day: Management Review Forum

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), in partnership with the California Ocean Protection Council ...
MPA Collaborative Network Launches New Climate Initiative

MPA Collaborative Network Launches New Climate Initiative

A garibaldi swims over an urchin barren, which is heavily disturbed habitat overrun by urchin and barren of kelp. ...
Sanctuary Exploration Center Manager, Santa Cruz, CA

Sanctuary Exploration Center Manager, Santa Cruz, CA

Job DescriptionServes as the Center Coordinator responsible for the overall coordination, control and execution of ...
Volunteer with The Marine Mammal Center

Volunteer with The Marine Mammal Center

The Marine Mammal Center is recruiting volunteers for the Moss Landing office- animal husbandry, rescue, outreach. ...
A photographic tour of California’s marine protected areas

A photographic tour of California’s marine protected areas

Take a virtual tour of California’s marine protected areas. Meet the otters, seals and incredible diversity of ...
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