California's marine protected areas (MPAs) are home to a breathtaking diversity of ocean and estuarine habitats and species. Watch Safeguarding an Underwater Wilderness, a video from California Department of Fish and Wildlife that explains how MPAs work, the resources they protect, and the people on the front lines working to make them a success.

Scripps Oceanography marine ecologist Octavio Aburto is passionate about using science to support marine conservation. Learn about his work in Cabo Pulmo, a small marine reserve in Baja California Sur, Mexico, where conservation efforts have allowed fish to replenish and recover, benefiting the ocean environment and the local economy.

Indigenous peoples have sustainably harvested marine resources along the American west coast since time immemorial. This video shows how the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians are uniquely positioned through their long history, and traditional practices and values, to be an important partner in the recovery of California's coastal resources.

Visit the Pyramid Point State Marine Conservation Area and learn about how the coastal indigenous people of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation have been stewards of the ocean and everything in it since time immemorial. Learn about traditional fishing practices which are still used to sustainably harvest marine resources today and how tribes are working to monitor changes in our ocean.

Join California State Parks MPA Interpreter Alex as she sings about ways we can respect California's tidepools. Get ready to sing and dance along to this catchy conservation tune!

Communicating with the public and teaching students about California's MPA Network can be a big task. This helpful guide from California Department of Fish and Wildlife shares tips for messaging and key terms to help explain how and why our MPAs were created, how they work, and why they are important to all Californians.