California's Yosemites of the Sea

California is working to protect our rich ocean legacy by creating a network of Marine Protected Areas along our coast. These underwater parks will help ocean habitats and wildlife recover and thrive, while encouraging recreation and scientific study. Our coalition's mission is to ensure that current and future generations can enjoy the wonders of our ocean. Dive in and explore our Yosemites of the Sea!

Public Open Houses in Southern California and Northern California

Public open houses will showcase the ongoing process of developing ocean protection plans for the south coast (Across Southern California from June 29 to July 8) and introduce people to the approaching process on the north coast (In Eureka July 20, Fort Bragg July 21, and Crescent City July 22).

Why Marine Protected Areas?

Watch this two-minute video to learn why California needs Marine Protected Areas... and how together, we are protecting our Yosemites of the Sea.