Sharks at the Farallon Islands [2:00m]: Play Now | Download (716)

The Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco are a haven for seals, seal lions, seabirds and sharks. Mary Jane Schramm, Media and Public Outreach Specialist for Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, shares the natural history of the sharks that inhabit this area and their important role in this ecosystem.  (Photo courtesy of Scot Anderson)

For more information, visit:

• TOPP
• SIO Shark Tracks
• PRBO Conservation Science

 

 Marine Protected Areas [3:43m]: Play Now | Download (326)

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)

For more information, visit:

• Marine Life Protection Act Initiative
• Channel Islands Marine Reserves
• National Marine Protected Areas Center
• A Sheltered Sea