California Sea Otters [2:13m]: Play Now | Download (267)

Congressman Sam Farr discusses legislation that he has introduced concerning sea otters (H.R. 3639, the “Sea Otter Research and Recovery Act”).  He explains why sea otters are a keystone species in the ocean and what this bill intends to accomplish. (Photo courtesy of Steve Lonhart, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

For more information, visit:

• Congressman Sam Farr’s website
• Defenders of Wildlife
• USGS Western Ecological Research Center
• California Department of Fish and Game
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Congressman Sam Farr’s report about H.R. 21, the “Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act”

 

 Marine Life Protection Act Initiative [4:33m]: Play Now | Download (246)

Kelly Sayce, Outreach and Education Coordinator for the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative, provides an update on the Initiative which was created to help implement the 1999 Marine Life Protection Act and protect California’s marine life, habitat and ecosystems. 

For more information, visit 

• Marine Life Protection Act Initiative: Southcoast Study Region