Printed publications such as maps are valuable for communicating the boundaries and objectives of marine protected areas to various stakeholders and the public. A variety of map products are being developed to target various audiences for improving understanding of the location, purpose and management of California’s marine protected areas.
Maps
This map, produced by the Ocean Conservancy, illustrates the 20 MPAs and 7 Special Closures along the North Coast of California from the Oregon border to Alder Creek near Point Arena in the south.
This map, produced by the Ocean Conservancy, illustrates the 21 MPAs along the North Central Coast of California from Alder Creek near Point Arena in the north to Pigeon Point in the south.
This map, created in 2016, shows state MPAs and National Marine Sanctuaries from Point Arena to Point Piedras Blancas.
This map, produced by The Ocean Conservancy illustrates the 29 MPAs along the Central California Coast from Pigeon Point to Point Conception. This map is 8.5 X 11 inches
This map, produced by the Ocean Conservancy, illustrates the 21 MPAs along the South Central Coast of California from Alder Creek near Point Arena in the north to Pigeon Point in the south.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife has created a series of maps of California’s MPAs. View them here: CDFW MPA Maps
Alternatively, you can view interactive maps on MarineBIOS and MPA Mobile.
The mission of the 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.