Coastal Blog — Marine Protected Areas
February 12 2013
Surfing & MPAs: Putting the Stoke in Conservation
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas Surf Protection Surfing Reserves
Millions of Americans go surfing in marine protected areas (MPAs) every year. MPAs help protect some of the best surfing spots in the country and often enjoy a reciprocal relationship with the surfing community.
January 18 2013
Can California’s Marine Protected Areas protect surfing?
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas Surf Protection
California recently established the largest network of marine protection in the continental United States. One of the outstanding questions during the MPA designation process was, will these marine protected areas benefit surfing in any way? Answers are starting to come in...
December 23 2012
Expansion Proposed for Marine Sanctuaries off Northern California
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas
The Obama Administration is planning to expand the Gulf of Farollones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries to protect the northern California coast from offshore drilling. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted by NOAA until March 1, 2013
December 20 2012
California’s Marine Protected Areas in Full Swing
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas
Have you ever heard the saying, “so goes California so goes the Nation”? Well, ocean advocates across the nation are hoping these words ring true when it comes to protecting important ocean resources. The State of California now officially owns a complete network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). These MPAs…
January 04 2012
South Coast Region Marine Protected Areas
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas
After a multi-year process with dozens of hearings and meetings to establish the boundaries and rules for a new network of marine protected areas (MPAs), the South Coast Region MLPA went into effect on January 1, 2012. The law created MPAs along about 10% of the Southern California coast. Read…
December 21 2011
Rincón Chapter Marine Debris Removal & Education Program
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas
With funding provided by NOAA, the Surfrider Foundation Rincón chapter is working on their third marine debris removal and prevention project along the west coast of Puerto Rico. Check out this video update on the project.
July 01 2011
It’s Official. South Coast MPAs Go Into Effect Oct 1, 2011
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas
The Fish and Game Commission officially voted this week that October 1, 2011 will be the implementation date for the southern California Marine Protected Areas. For over two years the State, local stakeholders and other organizations have been working to create a network of MPAs that protect sea life and…
June 24 2011
Update on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Southern California and New MPA Science
Ocean Ecosystems Marine Protected Areas
Last December, the California Fish and Game Commission approved a final plan for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in southern California. Next week (June 29), the Commission will meet to discuss the timeline for implementation of protected areas and review MPAs proposed for the far north coast. This week several reports…
December 17 2010
Marine Protected Areas Adopted by Fish and Game Commission
December 07 2010
Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, Opines about MPAs!
November 30 2010
Historic Fish and Game Hearing Dec 15th. Attend the Adoption hearing!
October 28 2010
Southern California One Step Away from a Network of Marine Protected Areas.
October 11 2010
Time and Date Set for Important MLPA Meeting. Please Attend!
February 11 2010
MLPA Update and a Way to Send some Valentines Love
November 25 2009
