From California Environment / December 30, 2024
In the southern parts of San Diego’s Point Loma peninsula, Cabrillo National Monument serves as a symbol for both natural beauty and historical significance. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking ocean views, learn history at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and explore the tidepools - shallow seawater that forms in the intertidal zone. Now, we have a chance to protect more of this beautiful place as environmental stressors pose threats to kelp forests and marine life that live within.
At the heart of this southern coastal treasure in California lies the Cabrillo State Marine Reserve (SMR), a Marine Protected Area (MPA) that plays a crucial role in preserving the rich marine ecosystem. However, the Cabrillo MPA currently encompasses just under half a square mile in the ocean. While this protection has been vital, it represents only a fraction of the area needed to ensure the long-term health of our marine ecosystems.
From California Environment / December 30, 2024
In the southern parts of San Diego’s Point Loma peninsula, Cabrillo National Monument serves as a symbol for both natural beauty and historical significance. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking ocean views, learn history at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and explore the tidepools - shallow seawater that forms in the intertidal zone. Now, we have a chance to protect more of this beautiful place as environmental stressors pose threats to kelp forests and marine life that live within.
At the heart of this southern coastal treasure in California lies the Cabrillo State Marine Reserve (SMR), a Marine Protected Area (MPA) that plays a crucial role in preserving the rich marine ecosystem. However, the Cabrillo MPA currently encompasses just under half a square mile in the ocean. While this protection has been vital, it represents only a fraction of the area needed to ensure the long-term health of our marine ecosystems.