Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

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Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary includes sensitive habitats such as kelp forests, which store blue carbon and provide habitat for many endangered and threatened species.

New marine protected area formed off the coast of California

October 31, 2024

The United States has designated a new marine protected area found off its Pacific coastline in a bid to preserve ocean biodiversity. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the official formation of […]

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Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

New marine protected area formed off the coast of California