MPA REGIONS
North Coast
Includes 20 MPAs and 7 special closures from the California/Oregon border to Alder Creek near Point Arena.
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North Central Coast
Includes 25 MPAs and 6 special closures between Alder Creek near Point Arena and Pigeon Point.
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Central Coast
Includes 29 MPAs between Pigeon Point and Point Conception.
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South Coast
Includes 50 MPAs and 2 special closures between Point Conception and the Mexican border, including offshore islands.
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