In our need for more information about the health of marine ecosystems, ROV’s are becoming important new allies because they help scientists ’see’ beneath the surface of the ocean. Learn more from Dirk Rosen, founder and president of Marine Applied Research and Exploration, ROV developers.

For more information, visit:

• MARE - Marine Applied Research and Exploration

Matt McClain with the Surfrider Foundation talks about surfing in California and it’s history of ocean sport and stewardship. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

For more information, please visit:

• Surfrider Foundation
• Mavericks - the Wave Beyond
• Surfline - Know Before You Go

Recreational charter boat captains have an important role to play in ocean stewardship according to Jay Yokomizo, captain of New Huck Finn of Emeryville, California. (Photo courtesy of Travis Tanaka, California Department of Fish and Game)

For more information, please visit:

• California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map
• SeaDoc Society’s Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project
• Cal-TIP program to report poachers