West Africa
South Africa
Four Eastern BoundaryCoastal Upwelling SystemsGlobally
Peru
California MLPA (1999) Master Plan
• Recommendations be made for a preferred alternative network of MPAs with "an improved marine life reserve component."
• Necessary to modify the existing collection of MPAs to ensure that they are designed and managed according to clear, conservation-based goals and guidelines that take full advantage of the multiple benefits that can be derived from the establishment of marine life reserves."
• The Department of Fish and Game is the lead agency charged with implementing the provisions of the MLPA.
MPA Designations• State Marine Reserve
– No Take (permitted research, restoration & monitoring OK)
– Public Access OK
• State Marine Park– No Commercial Take– Recreational Take OK
• State Marine Conservation Area– Certain commercial and recreational harvest of marine
resources may be permitted.
California Marine Life Protection Act
How is NPS involved?– As a stakeholder – Participate in meetings and on committees– Submitting proposals (CHIS)– Provide data for input into selection process
Which region next to be selected?north central? – meeting this week to decide by CDFG Commission
Central Coast Marine Protected Area Network
Some of Criteria
Importance to fishing grounds
Size and shapeImpact to fishing industries
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