The Marine Life Protection Act is a public-private process designed by the State of California to implement Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) based on input from science and policy experts, a series of regional stakeholder meetings, and extensive public testimony. A properly designed network of MPAs will enhance fish stocks, protecting critical habitat and contributing to the long-term sustainability of California’s fishing industry, while leaving the vast majority of coastal waters—likely around 80%—open to fishing.

Marine Life Protection On The North Coast: Balancing Conservation, Economics And Culture

by Jennifer Savage

The Marine Life Protection Act requires improving California’s existing hodge-podge of tiny underwater parks with a science-based system of marine protected areas (MPAs) designed to protect ocean habitat and biodiversity.    Read Full Article