Central Coast State of the Region Report All Habitats 2007-2012

Learn about the biological, ecological, oceanographic, and socioeconomic conditions around the time of marine protected area (MPA) implementation on the Central Coast. The Central Coast region covers approximately 1,144 square miles of state waters from Pigeon Point to Point Conception.

This report establishes a benchmark of conditions against which future changes can be compared. During the baseline monitoring period from 2007-2012, projects worked across the Central Coast to collect a comprehensive understanding of the region. Multiple organizations, including scientists, fishermen, citizen groups, and others contributed to this summary.