Category Archives: Marine Protected Areas

Central Coast Monitoring Program the Most Successful in the State

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

MONTEREY, CA – On July 4th, 2012, a milestone of 2000 surveys monitoring California’s Marine Protected Areas (MPA) was reached by volunteers with The Otter Project’s Central Coast MPA Watch program. Starting in March 2011, MPA Watch was launched in … Continue reading →

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World Oceans Day – Celebrating our Underwater State Parks

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

It’s easy to forget that meaningful change often happens in increments. Sometimes years go by until it becomes apparent that a fundamental change has occurred. On the eve of World Oceans Day, The Otter Project would like to recognize one … Continue reading →

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MPA Watch Volunteers Needed

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

As part of our effort to protect sea otter HABITAT, The Otter Project has been heavily involved with the formation of Marine Protected Areas (underwater parks) along California’s central coast. In order to foster compliance with the regulations of these … Continue reading →

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Volunteer training coming up!

Posted on May 7, 2010 by

Looking for an excuse to spend time on the coast this summer? The Otter Project & Monterey Coastkeeper are recruiting volunteers for MPA Watch! MPA Watch is a new program coordinated by The Otter Project and Monterey Coastkeeper and is … Continue reading →

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Ocean inspiration

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

Last week the Fish and Game Commission met in Monterey. The Otter Project & Monterey Coastkeeper staff spent the better part of two days in the ballroom of the Beach Resort in Monterey (which sounds more glamorous than it actually is), speaking … Continue reading →

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MPA Watch is up and running!

Posted on March 16, 2010 by

This last weekend was a busy one for The Otter Project & Monterey Coastkeeper–but also a successful one! With our first official training, we launched MPA Watch, a citizen monitoring network for Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in the central coast. Volunteers … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed!

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

Looking for ways to get involved in your community? Like to spend time outdoors looking at stunning shoreline vistas? Want to help otters and support conservation efforts in the Central Coast? Have we got a job for you… The Otter … Continue reading →

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