Santa Barbara Channel

MPA Collaborative

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The Santa Barbara Channel Collaborative has successfully convened a diverse membership representing tribal, fishing, academic, agency and nonprofit groups throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura County.

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Your Feedback Requested on Marine Protected Area Management Priorities

June 20, 2023

The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) are seeking feedback on the prioritization of recommendations from the first comprehensive Decadal Management Review of California’s Marine Protected Area Network and Management Program.

Kelp Restoration and Management Plan (KRMP) Community Working Group – Nominations Open

May 30, 2023

KRMP_WG Nomination Announcement (PDF) Good Morning, This is a reminder for all those interested in the Kelp ...

MPA signage evaluation results now available!

April 24, 2023

The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation (CMSF) is pleased to announce the release of “Evaluating the effectiveness of marine protected area (MPA) signage in California,” a formal report detailing the findings from a summer 2022 study of existing MPA sign effectiveness in California. During the past decade of implementing the state's network of 124 marine protected areas (MPAs), California prioritized outreach and education and installed over 500 MPA signs, but little has been done to understand the impact of these signs on coastal visitors.

Help document California’s incredible biodiversity with Snapshot Cal Coast

April 21, 2023

Snapshot Cal Coast is June 17-July 9! Help us document California's incredible biodiversity on your own or at a ...

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MPA Awareness Campaign

Through a series of educational and recreational activities, Collaborative members raised the profile of local protected areas in fishing, diving, and boating trips. They created an MPA art exhibit and highlighted local protected areas at the Santa Barbara Ocean Day Festival and at Underwater Parks Day.