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Happy anniversary to the north central coast MPAs!
May 1st, 2011A year ago today, California created a system of undersea parks that dots the coast between Pigeon Point in San Mateo County and Alder Creek near Mendocino. This network of protections includes coastal and offshore treasures like Pt. Reyes, Bodega Head, and the Farallon Islands. The Marine Life Protection Act also resulted in increased protections for beloved tidepool destination Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, where students, tourists and locals flock at low tides to see and learn about northern California's intertidal sea life.
Marine protected areas act like sanctuaries for ocean plants and animals, which have been shown to grow and multiply in the preserves, re-seeding surrounding waters and increased diversity and resilience. But they are also designed to enhance recreation, education, and research opportunities. And if Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, recently featured on KQED's Quest, is any indication, California is on the right track.
Happy anniversary to the north central coast marine protected areas, and our thanks to all of the divers, kayakers, fishermen, scientists, and conservationists that helped to shape this system of protections!
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