Happy #mpamonday from Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area. #nonnativebutpretty #beautifuldayinampa #coastalview #palosverdes #portuguesepoint ift.tt/38fGQNJ

LA County Residents, we want to hear from you! The MPA Collaborative Network is hosting two Marine Protected Area (MPA) Compliance Priorities Workshops for your community on March 25th (Malibu, 5-7 pm) and March 26th (Palos Verdes, 4-6 pm). Attend either… ift.tt/3cJN4sy

Check our these fantastic #mpaartchallenge creations showcasing what marine protected areas (MPAs) mean to the artist! This week and next, share your own creations with us using the #mpaartchallenge OR if your page… instagram.com/p/B-LC0ueBAx_/…

This inspiring art showcases what Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) mean to their artist! What do they mean to you? This week, take part in the #MPAartchallenge by sharing your own creation and get featured by Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network. Calla, Age 45

It's #NationalCrayonDay 🖍️ Take some time to celebrate the joy of coloring & find your creative outlet 💙💚💛💜❤️ What do Marine Protected Areas mean to you? Take part in the #MPAartchallenge by sharing your own creation & get featured by Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network bit.ly/3bHf9iS

How cool! Sustainable seaweed art. #mpaartchallenge

It’s #WingedWednesday share your birding photos! #COVIDー19 #StayHome #SocialDistancing #castateparks

Ahora en español! La guía para explorar las áreas marinas protegidas de California junto a niños y niñas ya está disponible! Cuidemos nuestro océano y cuídemonos entre todos. Aprovecha este tiempo de refugio en casa para jugar y aprender. Obtén tu guía: mpacollaborative.org/kids/

These wonderful #mpaartchallenge creations showcase what MPAs mean to the artist. Show us what MPAs mean to YOU in the #mpaartchallenge. Learn how to participate and see more submissions here: mpacollaborative.org/blog/mpa-art-c…!

Here’s to a new week of interactive #science webinars geared for students! Join us online Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 1:30pm PDT. This week’s topics: 4/13 – COASTAL SHORE BIRDS 🦆 4/15 – COMMUNITY SCIENCE 🔬 4/17 – CONTAMINATED SEAFOOD 🎣 healthebay.org/knowledge-drop…

One fun way to learn is coloring books - like this bilingual ocean themed coloring book from Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network California Department of Fish and Wildlife & CA State Parks. Kids will learn more about Marine Protected Areas, ocean habitat & how to protect our ocean resources. #CalEarthDay50 mpacollaborative.org/wp-content/upl…

Learn about the #Octopus & #Lingcod with our new educational Augmented Reality coloring pages from CA Marine Protected Areas, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network & CA State Parks! #marine #sealife #sea #marinelife #ocean #underwater #oceanlife #marinebiology #quivervision #stem #steam

We recently collaborated with Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network, MPA Collaborative Network & CA State Parks to develop an AR coloring resource about Octopus & Lingcod, which aims to improve the public understanding of complex deep-sea ecosystems & species. Great educational fun for all! California Department of Fish and Wildlife

VERY cool app and learning tool, to teach kids about the benefits of MPAs. 1. colour in your own cod or octopus 🐟🐙 2. bring to #VR life with app!! (h/t Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network) youtube.com/watch?v=sm_Q3I…

Our team went to Nor Cal to meet w/ partners from CA State Parks + the MPA Watch Network Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network to support healthy oceans by training volunteers to monitor human use in 70 #MarineProtectedAreas along the coast of CA (including two new sites in #Humboldt county).

Today the California California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) approved major funding for marine protection, plastics mitigation and sea level rise. Thank you OPC! Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network Surfrider Foundation #keepitclean #climatechange

We're still wanting to hear about ALL past or current coastal/marine #citizenscience & #communityscience efforts in California! Please RT & share with your networks! California Sea Grant Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network The California Coast California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) Ocean Science Trust