Less than 1% of the world’s ocean is under any protection while 12% of the world’s land area is protected.
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Some Marine Protected Areas are designated as “marine reserves,” offering the highest level of protection.
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Studies show that there can be over 20% more species inside a reserve than outside.
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Bigger & Better! Fish and invertebrates are typically 28% bigger inside reserves and produce stronger, healthier young and lots more of them!
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Marine Reserves, the strictest form of protection for our ocean, only cover a small portion of our coastal waters, and represent less than 0.01% of the world ocean.
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Over 90% of Central California waters remain open for some type of fishing and collecting shellfish or kelp .
OUTREACH TOOLKIT
Materials
Brochures, signs, posters, exhibits, maps and fact sheets.
The mission of California’s Marine Protected Areas Education and Outreach Initiative is to enhance MPA education through enduring partnerships to empower Californians to protect what they know and love.