Happy Tails of 2007

As we bring this year to a close, we are happy to look back on a number of successes in ocean conservation during 2007. California continues to lead the way with strong environmental protection measures, both for our oceans, and efforts to slow and prevent further climate change.

Perhaps the most important event for us locally was the CA Fish & Game Commission's final approval for a strong network of marine protected areas along the Central Coast; with 29 such areas now in place, covering over 200 miles. Critical waters such as Soquel Canyon, Point Sur, and Piedras Blancas are now safe havens for fish and other marine life to thrive. By 2011, it is anticipated that a network of protected areas will be in place along the entire coastline of California. A landmark, or should I say watermark process, which we hope to see repeated in other states.

At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are indebted to our visitors, volunteers, donors, members and ocean advocates, without whom we could not continue in our mission "to inspire conservation of the oceans". We look forward to your continued support in 2008.

Comments

[David Marine]

It will be good to hear about the proposed protected areas network and how that evolves in the future.

[2Tangs]

I love the Monterey Bay Aquarium, everyone should experience it.
Great picture of the whale.