The MLPA Initiative began with a pilot project along the central coast of California. The California Fish and Game Commission has evaluated alternative MPA proposals for the central coast and made a final decision on April 13, 2007 in Bodega Bay.
- Central Coast Marine Protected Areas
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- Detailed Guide with Maps (5.2 MB)
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