Whenever I arrive at a new spot, my instinct is to look around for signs. I’m curious to know the local rules, the species I might see, and any unique features of the area. I assumed this was common—that most people also stopped to read signs before heading out. But that assumption got flipped on its head when I started digging into how effective marine protected area (MPA) signage really is. 

Since 2014, CMSF has conducted aerial whale surveys over the Santa Barbara Channel.

Explore a decade of success with the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies initiative, safeguarding California's marine life and air quality

A glimpse into the Marine Monitor (M2) technology, which enables protection of vulnerable marine protected areas from illegal activity.

Learn how CMSF’s Marine Resource Protection Program utilizes sound monitoring to complement their whale conservation initiatives.

Just south of Elkhorn Slough, the Castroville Slough Treatment Wetland showcases the potential of multi-benefit land repurposing initiatives

The goal of the Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP), as described in the previous post, is to construct water resource projects...

Plastic is not just one compound, but includes many different synthetic chemistries.  What plastics have in common is plasticity,...

Last year California auctioned off five wind farm lease areas in the northern and central parts of our coast, with winning bids totaling...

Brands and retailers now have a way to be part of the solution for sustainable shipping!

Earlier this year, CMSF joined the effort to address the loss of coastal wetlands, the Otay River Estuary Restoration Project, (ORERP).

CMSF's Plasticulture Team collaborates directly with diverse audiences as we work towards protecting coastal ecosystems!

The recent Plasticulture Field Day in coastal Oxnard, California was a success. This field day brought together agricultural industry...

Over a decade ago, California led the nation to become the first network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the United States. When the...