The mission of the Sonoma MPA Collaborative is to connect and empower community stewards to promote the long-term sustainability of Sonoma Coast marine ecosystems.  The Sonoma Collaborative includes scientific institutions, fishing representatives,  NGOs, tribal governments, representatives and individual indigenous peoples, community members, ocean businesses, and agencies interested in raising awareness of marine protected areas amongst coastal residents and visitors.

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Thank you for submitting your image to this photo station to track coastal changes at our Bodega Head Marine Protected Area (MPA)!

A statewide network of MPAs safeguard California's rich coastal resources. The Bodega Head MPAs include kelp forests, offshore pinnacles, rocky reefs and tidepools. California’s MPAs have varying levels of protection to conserve marine habitats and diversity. You are looking out at Bodega Head State Marine Reserve (SMR) where take of all living marine resources is prohibited. California’s MPAs allow marine life to thrive and make great places for education, research and fun.

(3) Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods to explore volunteer opportunities

Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival provided generous funding support for this project.  Learn more at bbfishfest.com, including details on the upcoming  festival:  May 2–3, 2026.

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