Using the map or the links below, select the portion of the coast that you are interested in to access MPA regulations, maps and other information for that area. Northern California MPAs California/Oregon border to Alder Creek near Point Arena North Central California MPAs Alder Creek near Point Arena to Pigeon Point San Francisco Bay MPAs Established prior to 2007 within San Francisco Bay Central California MPAs Pigeon Point to Point Conception Southern California MPAs Point Conception to the California/Mexico border, including Channel Islands MPAs California Code of Regulations Section 632(opens in new tab)
Marine Protected Areas Marine Protected Areas MPA Regulations, Coordinates and Maps Frequently Asked Questions Regional MPA Statistics MPA Articles and News MPA Mobile Website MarineBIOS MPA Management Master Plan for MPAs MPA Management Program MPA Research and Monitoring MPA Monitoring Action Plan Scientific Collecting California Ocean Protection Council Decadal Management Review California reviews its MPA Network every 10 years to inform the MPA Management Program, with the first review set to occur in December 2022. Visit the Decadal Management Review page for more information. For any inquiries or comments about the 2022 Decadal Management Review or MPAs in general, email the MPA Decadal Management Review Team. MPA Information & Outreach Frequently Asked Questions MPA Outreach and Education Guide (PDF) MPA Videos MPA Brochures MPA Overview Sheets MPA Posters MPA Literature MPA Articles and News MPA Outreach Partnerships Ocean Fishing: Laws and Regulations Contact Us Marine Life Protection Act Marine Life Protection Act Frequently Asked Questions MPA Founding Legislation (MLPA/MMAIA) Definitions and Acronyms MPA Planning Process Frequently Asked Questions MPA Planning Process Historical Information Overview of Alternative Marine Protected Area Proposals (PDF) The Marine Life Protection Act Initiative (2004 – 2012) MPA Mobile Website MarineBIOS (marine coastal map viewer)
