State agencies released remaining recommendations on changes to California’s Marine Protected Area Network. OPC’s evaluation considered the latest science, opportunities to mitigate ongoing and imminent threats to our ocean, and opportunities to advance Tribally-led stewardship and marginalized community needs. CDFW’s recommendations, on the other hand, are a patronizing exercise in defense of the status quo.

The California Fish and Game Commission recently hosted hearings across the state to take public input on proposed changes to the marine protected area network. Fish On offered recommendations on behalf of our community for 16 of the items under consideration.

CDFW’s evaluations of potential updates to the state’s marine protected area network continue to ignore most of California’s communities.

Fish On’s analysis and recommendations for the proposed changes to California’s Marine Protected Area Network.

Fish On’s recommendations for California Ocean Protection Council’s 30x30 Draft Decision-Making Framework for Coastal Waters