Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
Yesterday, after almost five hours of public comments from over 100 speakers, the Fish and Game Commission enacted into law the plan for a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) on the North Central Coast of California, as required by...continued→
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
After two years of planning, over 50 public meetings, and participation from tens of thousands of Californian's, on August 5, 2009, the Fish & Game Commission will vote to adopt a final plan of protected areas for the North Central...continued→
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
A newly released study finds that areas closed to fishing, like the network of marine protected areas and reserves being established under California's Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA), are working to help rebuild depleted fisheries in regions around the world....continued→
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
Co-Authored with Karen Garrison What better way to celebrate the international holiday honoring the oceans than by paying respect to the marine protected areas of the world?! Marine protected areas (MPAs) are recognized the world over as important tools to help...continued→
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
Getting caught at the base of a big wave can be terrifying and sometimes a little painful -- the water wells up before you, you try to dive under it, but then you're sucked up and over the falls, slammed...continued→
