About this waterway
A federally protected marine area spanning 276 miles of California coastline, safeguarding kelp forests, deep-sea canyons, and diverse marine life.
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Environmental snapshot
82%
Water quality
276
Miles long
5
Key species
kelp forest
deep-sea canyon
rocky reef
open ocean
Nearby cities
Recreation
kayaking
whale watching
diving
tidepooling
sailing
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Key species
sea otter
humpback whale
elephant seal
kelp bass
rockfish
Environmental threats
- •pollution runoff
- •ocean acidification
- •overfishing pressure
Conservation efforts
- ✓NOAA monitoring program
- ✓kelp restoration
- ✓marine debris removal
Did you know?
- 💧One of the largest national marine sanctuaries in the United States.
- 💧Home to the largest kelp forest in North America.
