Notes: This map was presented to the South Coast Region Stakeholders Group at the March 4th meeting in Long Beach. It was presented by the SCRSG work group 'Opal' as a first draft proposal. This map designates SMRs at Point Conception, Goleta, Carpinteria, Point Mugu, Point Dume, Leo Carrillo, Palos Verdes, Dana Point, Encinitas, La Jolla, Point Loma, and Imperial Beach. Also included are large SMCAs at Goleta, Point Dume, Newport Beach through Laguna Beach, and South San Diego Bay. The windward side of Catalina Island is designated as a SMCA while the leeward side is designated as a SMP. The north and south ends of Catalina are designated as SMRs. In total there are 52 MPAs including 35 SMRs and 12 SMCAs. This map does not include military closures.
This map will be analyzed by the Science Advisory Team, California Department of Fish and Game, California Department of Parks and Recreation, and MLPA Initiative staff. Feedback will be provided to the MLPA Initiative for consideration in the next round of SCRSG draft proposals.
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