The West Coast Governors’ Agreement on Ocean Health includes a 26-point action plan which was released in July of 2008. California’s Secretary for Natural Resources Mike Chrisman gives us an update on what’s been accomplished since then. (Photo courtesy of the Governor’s Office)
The creation of a network of Marine Protected Areas along the coast of California is in progress. Melissa Miller-Hensen, Program Manager for the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative, explains what’s involved in designing MPAs and gives a status report on the implementation process. (Photo credit: Matt Meier, www.matthewmeierphoto.com)
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Mary Jane Schramm, Media and Public Outreach Specialist for Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, suggests ways to respectfully observe the natural behaviors of harbor seals and their pups along our beaches. She also shares tips for ways to enjoy coastal lands with our dogs without impacting the wildlife. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Hall)
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This important tool for managing and conserving marine life and habitat in California is explained by our guest Melissa Miller-Hensen, Program Manager for the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative. (Photo courtesy of the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative)
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The issue of marine debris is an extremely important and troubling problem in our ocean. Our guest Greg Helms, the Santa Barbara Field Office Coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy, explains.
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No matter where we live we are all connected to the ocean. Greg Helms, the Santa Barbara Field Office Coordinator for the Ocean Conservancy, suggests ways for all of us to be part of ocean conservation (photo courtesy of Surfrider Foundation, South OC)
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This new program is designed to give people commonsense ideas that will benefit the ocean and coastal environments. Our guest is Brian Baird, Assistant Secretary of Ocean and Coastal Policy for the Resources Agency of California.
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