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Marine Protected Areas Success Stories
Scientific studies from around the world provide evidence that marine protected areas work, providing economic, ecological and cultural benefits.

New North Coast MPAs Added
California's statewide coastal network is now complete with the addition of twenty MPAs implemented in the north coast!
North Central Coast Products
New educational brochures and interpretive panels have been created for several MPAs in the North Central Coast. Check them out!
Regions & MPAs
Explore this new website section to learn detailed information about each of the regions and every MPA within California's growing statewide network of MPAs.
Recursos Educativos Disponibles en Español
Several educational resources including brochures, fact sheets, and videos, have been translated into spanish and are now available online. Check them out!
 
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Become an Advocate
 Learn about ways to get involved in the designation of MPAs.
 

Welcome to the California Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) education resources website! Here you will find a clearinghouse of quality education and outreach materials designed to communicate the purpose, benefits, and science behind California’s network of MPAs.

The educational resources found here were developed both internally and by our partner organizations to enhance MPA education and outreach for the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA). Most of the products and programs are available for immediate download and many have been endorsed by California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife and State Parks as templates for expanding MPA education and outreach throughout the state. The materials can be easily adapted to suit an organization’s MPA educational needs. Using these interpretive products throughout the state will help to establish an identity and recognition for the important network of MPAs along California’s coast.

If your organization has produced any MPA-related educational materials that you would like featured on this website, please contact us.

Recursos Educativos Disponibles en Español!
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