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Intensive Enrichment Training

The Train the Trainers workshops were designed for docents, educators and public audiences to increase understanding and awareness of benefits of the California network of marine protected areas. These workshops included presentations on the state of the world ocean and California’s leadership role in addressing challenges; a panel of scientists exploring the ecological benefit of MPAs; case studies of specific MPAs; and breakout sessions and activities.

These files should be viewable in most web browsers (PDF files will require the appropriate Acrobat browser plug-in) or can be downloaded to your local computer to be viewed later by right clicking on the file link and selecting Save As. Keep in mind some of these files are large so download can take some time.

PowerPoint presentations are provided in PDF format.

Audio of presentations are provided in MP3 format and should be playable in most web browsers or in iTunes or Windows Media Player applications.

Video of presentations are provided in MP4 format and should be playable in most browsers or the Quicktime Player or Windows Media Player applications.

Workshop Presentations

Presentation

Keynote Address – State of the Oceans/California’s Marine Life Protection Act
Speaker: Meg Caldwell, Center for Ocean Solutions, Stanford University

Files Available

Working Connections – How user groups benefit from MPAs
Presenters: Jim Webb (recreational fisherman); Cindy Walter (restaurateur); Bill Fenwick (artists/nature lover); Marc Shargel (photographer)

Science Panel: Exploring the Ecological Benefits of MPAs
Science Panelist: Mark Carr, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCSC; Steve Palumbi, Department of Biology, Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University; Rick Starr, University of California, Sea Grant Extension Program, Moss Landing Marine Labs

Science: Audio of Presentations

MLPA MPA Design and Designations: Audio of Presentations

MLPA Monitoring: Audio of Presentations

A Case Study of the Channel Islands
Presenter: Julie Bursek, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Session #1 – Features, Background, and Significance of Individual MPAs
Presenters: Mark Carr, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCSC; Rick Starr, University of California, Sea Grant Extension Program, Moss Landing Marine Labs, California Department of Fish and Wildlife; Lt. Kelley, California Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Breakout Session #2 – Tools to Communicate and Interpret MPAs

Breakout Session #3 – How Best to Train Docents and Volunteers about MPAs

Creating Learning & Training Systems – Next Steps
MPA Education and Outreach Initiative – Next Steps

Workshop Presentations

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.