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California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative South Coast Project
Side-by-Side Comparison (maps and proposed regulations) of Draft SCRSG MPA Proposals, Revised External MPA Proposals and
Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)
Subregion 1: Government Point to Rincon Point
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Richardson RockSMR Harris Point
SMR Carrington PointSMR Anacapa Island
SMCAPainted Cave
SMCAScorpion
SMR
Point ConceptionSMR
RefugioSMCA Naples
SMCA HeloSMR
Carpinteria Salt MarshSMR
Devereux LagoonSMR
Goleta SloughSMR
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez R iver
Santa Cr u z Cr eekMono Cree k
Santa Ynez Ri ver
Santa Ynez River
Goleta Point
Point Conception
Rincon Point
Subregion 7 - Santa Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands
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MLPA South Coast Study Region: Subregion 1 - Government Point to Rincon Point
Pending Military ClosureProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)Proposed State Marine Recreational Management Area (SMRMA)South Coast Study Region Boundary
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Devereux LagoonSMR
Richardson RockSMR
Harris PointSMR
Carrington PointSMR Anacapa Island
SMCAPainted Cave
SMCA ScorpionSMR
Coal Oil PointSMR
Goleta SloughSMR
Point ConceptionSMR
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Lompoc
Santa Cruz CreekMono Creek
Santa Ynez River
Santa Ynez Rive r
Goleta Point
Point Conception
Rincon Point
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Point Conception/HumqaqSMR
Coal Oil PointSMR
Richardson RockSMR Harris Point
SMR Carrington PointSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA
ScorpionSMR
Goleta SloughSMR Carpinteria Estuary
SMR
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez R iver
Santa Cruz CreekMono Creek
Santa Ynez River
Santa Ynez Rive r
Goleta Point
Point Conception
Rincon Point
Topaz Draft MPA ProposalOpal Draft MPA Proposal
Lapis 1 Draft MPA Proposal
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Richardson RockSMR Harris Point
SMR Carrington PointSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA Scorpion
SMR
Point Conception/HumqaqSMR
Coal Oil PointSMR
Goleta SloughSMR
Carpinteria EstuarySMR
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez R iver
Santa Cruz CreekMono Creek
Santa Ynez River
Santa Ynez Rive r
Goleta Point
Point Conception
Rincon Point
This map represents a draft marine protected area (MPA) array generated by cross-interest work groups within the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group. These draft MPA arrays are under review.They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Draft MPA ProposalsPrinting Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised June 25, 2009
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
Point Conception / Humqaq SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Point Conception / Humqaq SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Point Conception SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Point Conception SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Refugio SMCA (low)
All commercial take is prohibited except urchin (diving) and Sea cucumber (diving).All recreational take is prohibited except Kelp bass (spear), Barred sand bass (spear), Pelagic finfish (spear), Pacific bonito (spear), White seabass (spear), Halibut (spear), Clams (hand), Mussels (hand), Lobster (diving), Urchin (diving), and shore fishing (hook and line).
Naples SMCA (moderate high)
All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear) and catch and release (hook and line surface gear),using single barbless hooks and artificial lures at all depth.
Coal Oil Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Coal Oil Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Coal Oil Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied. Only as permitted by the California Department of Fish and Game collecting permit program on a case by case basis.
Helo SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Devereux Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied. Regulations would be designed to allow for research activities and permiting in conjunction with the University of California system.
Devereux Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Goleta Slough SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Goleta Slough SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Goleta Slough SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied. Other Restrictions: boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist on accessible areas.
Goleta Slough SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Carpinteria Estuary SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Carpinteria Estuary SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Carpinteria Salt Marsh SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Draft MPA Proposal Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal Opal Draft MPA Proposal Topaz
Subr
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- Gov
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Draft MPA Proposal Lapis 1
SMCA = state marine convservation area SMP = state marine park SMR = state marine reserve SMRMA = state marine recreational management area 1
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Richardson RockSMR
Harris PointSMR Carrington Point
SMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA
ScorpionSMR
Campus PointSMR
Goleta SloughSMR
Point ConceptionSMR
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Lompoc
Santa Cr u z Cr ee kMono Cree k
Santa Ynez Ri ver
Santa Ynez River
Goleta Point
Point Conception
Rincon Point
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MLPA South Coast Study Region: Subregion 1 - Government Point to Rincon Point
Pending Military ClosuresProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)South Coast Study Region Boundary
Richardson RockSMR
Harris PointSMR Carrington Point
SMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA
ScorpionSMR
GoletaSMCA
Devereux LagoonSMR
GoletaSMR
Goleta SloughSMP
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez R iver
Santa Cr u z Cr eekMono Cree k
Santa Ynez Ri ver
Santa Ynez River
Goleta Point
Point Conception
Rincon Point
Revised External Proposal A Revised External Proposal B
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RichardsonRockSMR Harris
PointSMR
CarringtonPointSMR
PaintedCave
SMCAScorpion
SMR AnacapaIslandSMCA
RefugioSMCA
GoletaSloughSMP
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez R iver
Santa Cr u z Cr eekMono Cree k
Santa Ynez Ri ver
Santa Ynez River
Goleta Point
Point Conception
Rincon Point
This map represents a marine protected area (MPA) proposals that have been submitted externally from theMLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA planning process. These external proposals are under review; They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Revised External Proposals and Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
Printing Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised July 15, 2009
MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name
(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations
Point Conception SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Some exemption language for DoD activities may be required for this MPA similar to Vandenberg.
Refugio SMCA (low) Prohibits all recreational take except for chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, worms, and finfish.Prohibits all commercial take except for algae (except giant kelp and bull kelp); crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, worms, and finfish.
Campus Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Devereux Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Goleta Slough SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.
Goleta Slough SMP (moderate low)
All recreational take is prohibited except for hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants.All commercial take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, anddiving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist on accessible areas.
Goleta Slough SMP (Low)
Prohibits all recreational take except for hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants. Prohibits all commercial take.Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist on accessible areas.
Goleta SMCA (high) All recreational take is prohibited, except coastal pelagic finfish (dipnet). All commercial take is prohibited, except Coastal pelagic finfish (Pelagic seine).
Goleta SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Proposal 0External Proposal A
Subr
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to R
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External Proposal B
SMCA = state marine convservation area SMP = state marine park SMR = state marine reserve SMRMA = state marine recreational management area 1
California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative South Coast Project
Side-by-Side Comparison (maps and proposed regulations) of Draft SCRSG MPA Proposals, Revised External MPA Proposals and
Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)
Subregion 2: Rincon Point to Point Dume
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FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
ScorpionSMR
Point DumeSMCA
Point DumeSMR
Deer CreekSMCA Sequit
SMCA
Santa Clara RivermouthSMCA
Carpinteria Salt MarshSMR
Magu/ Muwu LagoonSMRMA
Ventura River MouthSMCA
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Ventura
Mira Monte
Malibu
Ventu ra River
Ma lib u Creek
A r royo Sim i
San ta C lar a River
Point Dume
Point Hueneme
Point Mugu
Rincon Point
Subregion 7 - Santa Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands
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MLPA South Coast Study Region: Subregion 2 - Rincon Point to Point Dume
Pending Military ClosureProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)Proposed State Marine Recreational Management Area (SMRMA)South Coast Study Region Boundary
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FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
ScorpionSMR
Point Mugu EstuarySMRMA
Point DumeSMCA
LechuzaSMR
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Ventura
Mira Monte
Malibu
Ca llegu
as Cree
k
Ventura R iver
Malibu C reek
Arroyo Las Posas
Arroyo Simi
Santa C la ra River
Point Dume
Point Hueneme
Point Mugu
Rincon Point
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LachusaSMCAFootprint
SMRAnacapa Island
SMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
ScorpionSMR
Point DumeSMR
Carpinteria EstuarySMR
Mugu LagoonSMRMA
Malibu Creek Estuary
SMR
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Ventura
Mira Monte
Malibu
Ca llegu
as Cree
k
Ventura R iver
Malibu C reek
Arroyo Las Posas
Arroyo Simi
Santa C la ra River
Point Dume
Point Hueneme
Point Mugu
Rincon Point
Topaz Draft MPA ProposalOpal Draft MPA Proposal
Lapis 1 Draft MPA Proposal
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FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
ScorpionSMR
MalibuSMR
Big Sycamore CanyonSMR
Carpinteria EstuarySMR
Mugu LagoonSMRMA
Malibu Creek EstuarySMR
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Ventura
Mira Monte
Malibu
Ventura R iver
Malibu C reek
Arroyo Las Posas
Arroyo Simi
Santa C la ra River
Point Dume
Point Hueneme
Point Mugu
Rincon Point
This map represents a draft marine protected area (MPA) array generated by cross-interest work groups within the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group. These draft MPA arrays are under review.They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Draft MPA ProposalsPrinting Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised June 25, 2009
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
Ventura River Mouth SMCA (high)
All take is prohibited, except for scientific collection.
Santa Clara Rivermouth SMCA (high)
All take is prohibited, except for scientific collection.
Mugu Lagoon SMRMA (very high)
All commercial and recreational take is prohibited except current allowed waterfowl hunting.
Mugu Lagoon SMRMA (very high)
All commercial and recreational take is prohibited except current allowed waterfowl hunting.
Point Mugu Estuary SMRMA (very high)
No take is allowed, except for waterfowl hunting.
Magu/ Muwu Lagoon SMRMA (high)
All take is prohibited, except for scientific collection. Regulated Water Fowl hunting is allowed.
Big Sycamore Canyon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Deer Creek SMCA (moderate high)
All commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (Pelagic seine) and Market squid (Pelagic seine).All recreational take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (spear), White Seabass (spear), Pelagic finfish (spear), Halibut (spear), and Market squid (dip net).
Lachusa SMCA (high)
All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing), Pacific bonito (spearfishing), white seabass (spearfishing), coastal pelagic finfish (dip net), jumbo squid (hook and line), market squid (dip net). All commercial take is prohibited except market squid (pelagic seine), swordfish (harpoon) and coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine). Motorized craft shall not be used to take any of the allowed species.
Lechuza SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Sequit SMCA (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited except Lobster (trap), Urchin (diving), and Giant kelp (hand harvest).All recreational take is prohibited except Grunion (hand harvest), Kelp bass (hook and line), Barred sand bass (hook and line), Sheephead (hook and line and spear), Spotted sand bass (hook and line), Lobster (diving), Pelagic finfish (spear and hook and line), Pacific bonito (spear and hook and line), White seabass (spear and hook and line), Cabezon (spear and hook and line), Clams (hand harvest), Halibut (spear and hook and line), Lingcod (spear and hook and line), Rockfish (spear and hook and line), Shore fishing (hook and line) and Swordfish (harpoon).
Point Dume SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Point Dume SMCA (high)
Prohibits all commercial take except for Pacific bonito (by pelagic seine or spearfishing), coastal pelagic finfish (by pelagic seine), market squid (by pelagic seine) and swordfish (by harpoon).Prohibits all recreational take except for Pacific bonito (spearfishing), coastal pelagic finfish (by dip net), market squid (by dip net), and swordfish (by harpoon).
Point Dume SMCA (high)
All commercial take is prohibited except Market squid (Pelagic seine).All recreational take is prohibited.
Point Dume SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Draft MPA Proposal Lapis 1 Draft MPA Proposal Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal Opal Draft MPA Proposal Topaz
Subr
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Poin
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SMCA = state marine convservation area SMP = state marine park SMR = state marine reserve SMRMA = state marine recreational management area 2
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FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
ScorpionSMR
MalibuSMR
Big Sycamore CanyonSMR
Deer CreekSMCA
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Ventura
Mira Monte
MalibuC a
llegu
as Cree k
Ventu ra River
Ma lib u Creek
A rroyo La s Posas Ar royo Sim i
Santa Cla ra R iver
Point Dume
Point Hueneme
Point Mugu
Rincon Point
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MLPA South Coast Study Region: Subregion 2 - Rincon Point to Point Dume
Pending Military ClosuresProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)South Coast Study Region Boundary
FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
ScorpionSMR
Mugu LagoonSMRMA
GoletaSMCA
Big SycamoreSMR
Big SycamoreSMP
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Ventura
Mira Monte
Malibu
C alle
guas Cree k
Ventu ra River
Mal ibu Cr eek
A rroyo La s Posas Ar royo Sim i
Santa Cla ra R iver
Point Dume
Point Hueneme
Point Mugu
Rincon Point
Revised External Proposal A Revised External Proposal B
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ScorpionSMR Anacapa
IslandSMCA
AnacapaIslandSMRFootprint
SMR
BigSycamoreCanyon
SMR
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Santa BarbaraCarpinteria
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Ventura
Mira Monte
Malibu
C alle
guas Cree k
Ventu ra River
Ma lib u Creek
A rroyo La s Posas Ar royo Sim i
Santa Cla ra R iver
Point Dume
Point Hueneme
Point Mugu
Rincon Point
This map represents a marine protected area (MPA) proposals that have been submitted externally from theMLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA planning process. These external proposals are under review; They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Revised External Proposals and Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
Printing Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised July 15, 2009
MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name
(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations
Mugu Lagoon SMRMA (very high)
All recreational and commercial take is prohibited.
Big Sycamore Canyon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Big Sycamore SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Big Sycamore Canyon SMR (very high)
No take. Swimming, wading, diving, or using any diving equipment are prohibited (exceptions apply). Other restrictions exist regarding: boating, firearms, public entry, pesticides/herbicides, litter, aircraft pets and scientific collection.
Deer Creek SMCA (high)
Commercial take is prohibited except coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine) and market squid (pelagic seine). Recreational take is prohibited in this area.
Big Sycamore SMP (high)
All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear), Pacific bonito (spear), and Whit seabass (spear).
Proposal 0
Subr
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n 2
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Poin
t to
Poi
nt D
ume
External Proposal A External Proposal B
SMCA = state marine convservation area SMP = state marine park SMR = state marine reserve SMRMA = state marine recreational management area 2
California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative South Coast Project
Side-by-Side Comparison (maps and proposed regulations) of Draft SCRSG MPA Proposals, Revised External MPA Proposals and
Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)
Subregion 3: Point Dume to Newport Beach
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Point FerminSMP
Palos VerdesSMR
LagunaSMR
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Point DumeSMCA
Point DumeSMR
Crystal CoveSMCA
SequitSMCA
Blue CavernSMR
Catalina IsthmusSMCA
Upper Newport BaySMP
Inglewood
Long Beach
Anaheim
Fullerton
Orange
Pomona
Santa Ana
Irvine
Santa Monica
Hermosa Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Newport Beach
Huntington Beach
Malibu
Los Angeles
M lb . C rk .
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A n a R iv e r
L o s
A n g e le s R iv e r
S a n G ab r ie l R iv e r
P a lo s V e r d e s P o in t
P o in t D u m e
Subregion 7 - Santa Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands
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MLPA South Coast Study Region: Subregion 3 - Point Dume to Newport Beach
Pending Military ClosureProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)Proposed State Marine Recreational Management Area (SMRMA)South Coast Study Region Boundary
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Point FerminSMP
Laguna NorthSMCA
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Point DumeSMCA
LechuzaSMR
Point VicenteSMR
Arrow Point-Lion's Head
SMCA
Upper Newport BaySMP
Long PointSMCA
Inglewood
Long Beach
Anaheim
Fullerton
Orange
Pomona
Santa Ana
Irvine
Santa Monica
Hermosa Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
Huntington Beach
Malibu
Los Angeles
M l b . C r .
S an ta
A na R iv e r
L o s
A n g e l e s R iv er
S an Ga
b r ie l R iv e r
P a lo s V e r d e s P o in t
P o in t D u m e
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Arrow PointSMCA
LachusaSMCA
Point DumeSMR
Laguna BeachSMR
Newport BeachSMCA
Palos VerdesSMR
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Upper Newport BaySMP
Blue CavernSMCA
Malibu Creek Estuary
SMR
Point FerminSMP
Inglewood
Long Beach
Anaheim
Fullerton
Orange
Pomona
Santa Ana
Irvine
Santa Monica
Hermosa Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
Huntington Beach
Malibu
Los Angeles
M l b . C r .
S an ta
A na R iv e r
L o s
A n g e l e s R iv er
S an Ga
b r ie l R iv e r
P a lo s V e r d e s P o in t
P o in t D u m e
Topaz Draft MPA ProposalOpal Draft MPA Proposal
Lapis 1 Draft MPA Proposal
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Newport Beach 1SMCA
MalibuSMR
Point VicenteSMR
Abalone CoveSMCA Point Fermin
SMP
Malibu Creek EstuarySMR
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Upper Newport BaySMP
Blue CavernSMCA
Inglewood
Long Beach
Anaheim
Fullerton
Orange
Pomona
Santa Ana
Irvine
Santa Monica
Hermosa Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
Huntington Beach
Malibu
Los Angeles
M l b . C r .
S an ta
A na R iv e r
L o s
A n g e l e s R iv er
S an Ga
b r ie l R iv e r
P a lo s V e r d e s P o in t
P o in t D u m e
This map represents a draft marine protected area (MPA) array generated by cross-interest work groups within the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group. These draft MPA arrays are under review.They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Draft MPA ProposalsPrinting Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised June 25, 2009
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
Malibu Creek Estuary SMR (very
All take is prohibited Malibu Creek Estuary SMR (very
All take is prohibited
Malibu SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Palos Verdes SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Point Vicente SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Collection for monitoring wastewater discharge and EPA superfund site should continue in this area with valid permits.
Point Vicente SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Palos Verdes SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Abalone Cove SMCA (high)
All commercial take is prohibited except for CPS purse seine and squid (seine). Allows Pelagic finfish (spearfishing), bonito (spearfishing), white seabass (spearfishing).
Point Fermin SMP (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited. All recreational take is prohibited except finfish and lobster (hoop net, diving).
Point Fermin SMP (moderate low)
All recreational take is prohibited except finfish and lobster (hoop net, diving).
Point Fermin SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda, California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall only be taken by hook and line or spear. Prohibits all commercial take.
Point Fermin SMP (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line, hand or spear), and Lobster (hand harvest). Recreational take of finfish by hook and line or spear, and lobster by hand harvest only.
Bolsa Chica SMP (moderate low)
Allows recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activities.
Bolsa Chica SMP (moderate low)
Allows recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activities.
Bolsa Chica SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Other Restrictions: Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activities.
Bolsa Chica SMP (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited, except hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.
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Upper Newport BaySMCA
MalibuSMR
Portuguese BendSMCA
LagunaSMR
Crystal CoveSMCA
Deer CreekSMCA
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Point VicenteSMR
Bird RockSMCA
Point FerminSMP
Inglewood
Long Beach
Anaheim
Fullerton
Orange
Pomona
Santa Ana
Irvine
Santa Monica
Hermosa Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
Huntington Beach
Malibu
Los Angeles
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Pending Military ClosuresProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)South Coast Study Region Boundary
Point FerminSMP
Portuguese BendSMCA
Palos VerdesSMCA
Big SycamoreSMP
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Upper Newport BaySMP
Inglewood
Long Beach
Anaheim
Fullerton
Orange
Santa Ana
Irvine
Santa Monica
Hermosa Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Newport Beach
Huntington Beach
Malibu
Los Angeles
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AbaloneCoveSMP
PointFerminSMP
BolsaChicaSMP
CatalinaMarineScienceCenterSMR
UpperNewport
BaySMP
Robert E. BadhamSMCA
IrvineCoastSMCA
HeislerParkSMR
Inglewood
Long Beach
Anaheim
Fullerton
Orange
Pomona
Santa Ana
Irvine
Santa Monica
Hermosa Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
Huntington Beach
Malibu
Los Angeles
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This map represents a marine protected area (MPA) proposals that have been submitted externally from theMLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA planning process. These external proposals are under review; They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Revised External Proposals and Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
Printing Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised July 15, 2009
MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name
(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations
Malibu SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Point Vicente SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Collection for monitoring wastewater discharge and EPA superfund site should continue in this area with valid permits.
Palos Verdes SMCA (moderate high)
All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line and spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line and spear), White seabass (hook and line and spear), Coastal pelagic finfish (dip netand Jumbo squid (hook and line).All commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine) and Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine).Note: use of hook and line surface gear only
Portuguese Bend SMCA (high)
Commericial take is prohibted, except Pacific bonito, Coastal pelagic finfish, and Market squid (all by Pelagic seine)Recreational take is prohibited in this area. Collection for monitoring wastewater discharge and EPA superfund site should continue in this area with valid permits.
Portuguese Bend SMCA (high)
Commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine) and Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine). Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spearfishing)Pacific bonito (spearfishing), White seabass (spearfishing), and Coastal pelagic finfish (Dip net).
Abalone Cove SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except for finfish by hook and line or spear. Prohibits all commercial take.
Point Fermin SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except finfish and lobster only.Prohibits all commercial take.
Point Fermin SMP (very high)
Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster by dive or hoopnet and finfish by hook and line or spearProhibits all commercial take
Point Fermin SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall only be taken by hook and line or spear. Prohibits all commercial take.
Bolsa Chica SMP (moderate low)
Prohibts all recreation take, except for Shore-based fishing by hooand line only. Prohibits all commercial take. Extractive activities are limited to designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Entry times and accessible areas are controlled by the managing entity. Limited management activities are consistent with current regulations.
Bolsa Chica SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits take of all living marine resources is prohibited except therecreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activites.
Bolsa Chica SMP (low)
Prohibits take of all living marine resources is prohibited except therecreational hook and line take of species other than marine aquatic plants from designated areas around outer Bolsa Bay.Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: time of entry, accessible areas and allowed management activites.
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California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative South Coast Project
Side-by-Side Comparison (maps and proposed regulations) of Draft SCRSG MPA Proposals, Revised External MPA Proposals and
Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)
Subregion 4: Newport Beach to Agua Hedionda
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Bolsa ChicaSMP
Lover's CoveSMCA
Long PointSMR
Crystal CoveSMCA
Dana PointSMCA
Three Arch BaySMCA
Doheny BeachSMCA
Blue CavernSMR
Agua Hedionda LagoonSMR
Upper Newport BaySMP
Escondido
Irvine
Oceanside
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
San Clemente
Carlsbad
Huntington Beach
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Pending Military ClosureProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)Proposed State Marine Recreational Management Area (SMRMA)South Coast Study Region Boundary
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Laguna NorthSMCA
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Agua Hedionda LagoonSMR
Batiquitos LagoonSMR
Long PointSMR
Laguna SouthSMCA
Upper Newport BaySMP
Long PointSMCA
Lovers CoveSMCA
Escondido
Irvine
Oceanside
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
San Clemente
Carlsbad
Huntington Beach
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Blue CavernSMR
Lover's CoveSMR
Laguna BeachSMR
SoLag DanaSMCA
Newport BeachSMCA
Agua Hedionda LagoonSMR
Bolsa ChicaSMP
DohenySMCA
Upper Newport BaySMP
Blue CavernSMCA
Dana PointSMR
Escondido
Irvine
Oceanside
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
San Clemente
Carlsbad
Huntington Beach
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Newport Beach 2SMCA
LagunaSMR
DohenySMCA
Lover's CoveSMR
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Upper Newport BaySMP
Agua Hedionda LagoonSMR
Batiquitos LagoonSMR
Blue CavernSMCA
Blue CavernSMR SoLag Dana
SMCA
Dana PointSMR
Escondido
Irvine
Oceanside
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
San Clemente
Carlsbad
Huntington Beach
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This map represents a draft marine protected area (MPA) array generated by cross-interest work groups within the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group. These draft MPA arrays are under review.They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Draft MPA ProposalsPrinting Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised June 25, 2009
MPA Name(Level of
Protection)Proposed Regulations
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Upper Newport Bay SMP (moderate low)
Allows recreational hook and line take of species other than kelp. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.
Upper Newport Bay SMP (moderate low)
Allows recreational hook and line take of species other than kelp. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.
Upper Newport Bay SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except hook and line take of species other than kelp. Prohibits all commercial take. Other Restrictions: Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.
Upper Newport Bay SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except hook and line take of species other than kelp.Prohibits all commercial take. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.
Newport Beach SMCA (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap) and urchin (diving). All recreational take is prohibited except lobster (diving), pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (hook and line, spearfishing), white seabass (hook and line, spearfishing), halibut (hook and line, spearfishing) and shore fishing (hook and line). Research.
Newport Beach SMCA 1 (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap) and urchin (diving). All recreational take is prohibited except lobster (diving), pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (hook and line, spearfishing), white seabass (hook and line, spearfishing), halibut (hook and line, spearfishing) and shore fishing (hook and line). Research.
Laguna North SMCA (moderate low)
Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:A) Recreational:1) Spiny lobster2) Finfish by hook and line or spearfishing gear onlyB) Commercial: Spiny Lobster, crab, sea urchin, and finfish only
Crystal Cove SMCA (low)
All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving), Halibut (hook and line), and Marine algae (hand harvest).All recreational take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (hook and line), Halibut (spear and hook and line), Kelp bass (hook and line), Barred sand bass (hook and line), White Seabass (spear and hook and line), and Shore fishing (hook and line).
Laguna Beach SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Research. Laguna SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Laguna SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Laguna SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Newport Beach SMCA 2 (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap) and urchin (diving). All recreational take is prohibited except lobster (diving), pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (spearfishing, hook and line), White seabass (spearfishing, hook and line), Halibut (spearfishing, hook and line) and shore fishing (hook and line). Research.
Three Arch Bay SMCA (low)
All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving), Lobster (trap), Coastal pelagic (Pelagic seine), and Marine algae (hand harvest).All recreational take is prohibited except Halibut (spear and hook and line), Kelp bass (hook and line and spear), Barred sand bass (hook and line and spear), White Seabass (spear and hook and line), Pelagic finfish (hook and line and spear), and Lobster (diving).
SoLag Dana SMCA (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap), pelagic finfish (hook and line) and urchin (diving). All recreation take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (hook and line). Research.
SoLag Dana SMCA (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited except lobster (trap), pelagic finfish (hook and line) and urchin (diving). All recreation take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (hook and line). Research.
Laguna South SMCA (moderate low)
Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:A) Recreational:1) Spiny lobster2) Finfish by hook and line or spearfishing gear onlyB) Commercial: Spiny Lobster, crab, sea urchin, and finfish only
Dana Point SMCA (low)
All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving), Lobster (trap), Sheephead (trap), and Marine algae (hand harvest).All recreational take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (hook and line), Kelp bass (hook and line), Barred sand bass (hook and line and spear), White Seabass (spear and hook and line), Pelagic finfish (hook and line and spear), Shore fishing (hook and line), and Lobster (diving).
Dana Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Dana Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Doheny SMCA (low)
Allows recreational take of chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, worms, finfish, lobster (hoop net and diving), urchin (diving), rock scallop (diving), clams (hand harvest), rock crab (hoop net), shore fishing (hook and line). All commercial take is allowed including lobster (trap) and urchin (diving).
Doheny SMCA (low)
Allows recreational take of chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, worms, finfish, lobster (hoop net and diving), urchin (diving), rock scallop (diving), clams (hand harvest), rock crab (hoop net), shore fishing (hook and line). All commercial take is allowed including lobster (trap) and urchin (diving).
Doheny Beach SMCA (moderate low)
All take is prohibited except shore fishing (hook and line).
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Blue CavernSMR
Upper Newport BaySMCA
Laguna CoastSMCA
LagunaSMR
Batiquitos LagoonSMR
Dana PointSMCA
Crystal CoveSMCA
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Doheny BeachSMCA
Santa Ana
Escondido
Irvine
Oceanside
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
San Clemente
Carlsbad
Huntington Beach
Encinitas
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MLPA South Coast Study Region: Subregion 4 - Newport Beach to Agua Hedionda
Pending Military ClosuresProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)South Coast Study Region Boundary
LagunaSMR
Laguna CoastSMCA
Batiquitos LagoonSMP
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Upper Newport BaySMP
Agua Hedionda LagoonSMR
Lover's CoveSMCA
Escondido
Irvine
Oceanside
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
San Clemente
Carlsbad
Huntington Beach
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DohenySMCA
LagunaBeachSMCA
CatalinaMarineScienceCenterSMR
Lover'sCove
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UpperNewport
BaySMP
Robert E. BadhamSMCA
IrvineCoastSMCA
HeislerParkSMR
SouthLagunaBeachSMCA
NiguelSMCA
DanaPoint
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AguaHediondaLagoon
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BatiquitosLagoon
SMP
EncinitasSMCA
Santa Ana
Escondido
Irvine
Oceanside
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
San Clemente
Carlsbad
Huntington Beach
Encinitas
Te m e c ul a C re e k
S a n ta M a rg a r ita R i v e r
S a n J u a n C r e e k
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This map represents a marine protected area (MPA) proposals that have been submitted externally from theMLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA planning process. These external proposals are under review; They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Revised External Proposals and Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
Printing Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised July 15, 2009
MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name
(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations
Upper Newport Bay SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all commercial and recreational take except recreational take of finfish is allowed by hook and line only. Recreational shore based fishing is allowed by hook and line only in designated areas. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees. These are intended to continue.
Upper Newport Bay SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except hook and line take of species other than kelp.Prohibits all commercial take. Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.
Upper Newport Bay SMP (low)
Prohibits all recreational take except hook and line take of species other than kelp.Prohibits all commercial take.Restrictions exist regarding: swimming areas, boat speed, shoreline access and access fees.
Robert E Badham SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall only be taken by hook and line or spear. Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.
Crystal Cove SMCA (moderate low)
The recreational take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster and crab by hoop net and lobster by diving is prohibited.The commercial take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster, crab, and kellet's whelk by trap and sea urchin by diving is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed. Trampling of inter-tidal species may be limited by local enforcement agencies.
Crystal Cove SMCA (low)
Prohibits all recreational take except chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, worms, and finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except algae (except giant kelp and bull kelp); crabs, ghost shrimp, jackknife clams, sea urchins, and worms, and finfish.
Irvine Coast SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spear.Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.
Heisler Park SMR (very high)
No take. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.
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SMCA = state marine convservation area SMP = state marine park SMR = state marine reserve SMRMA = state marine recreational management area 4
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised July 15, 2009
Laguna SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Collection for water quality requirements of the Aliso Creek outfall should be allowed to continue with valid legal permits.
Laguna Coast SMCA (high)
Commercial take is prohibited except Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine) and Pacific bonito (pelagic seine).Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and lineand spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line and spear), White seabass (hook and line and spear), Coastal pelagic finfish (dip netand Jumbo squid (hook and line).
Laguna Beach SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish shall be taken only by hook and line or by spear.Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.
Laguna Coast SMCA (moderate low)
The recreational take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster and crab by hoop net and lobster by diving is prohibited.The commercial take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster, crab, and kellet's whelk by trap and sea urchin by diving is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed. Local agencies may limit terrestrial access to prevent trampling of inter-tidal species.
Laguna SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited South Laguna Beach SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish may only be taken by hook and line or by spear. Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.
Niguel SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish may only be taken by hook and line or by spear. Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.
Dana Point SMCA (moderate low)
The recreational take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster and crab by hoop net and lobster by diving is prohibited.The commercial take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster, crab, and kellet's whelk by trap and sea urchin by diving is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed. Local agencies may limit terrestrial access to prevent trampling of inter-tidal species.Lifting/overturning rocks and handling of species in rocky inter-tidaarea may be prohibited by local agencies. Permits for other activities may be issued by the Marine Institute in accordance with current regulations.
Dana Point SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take between mean high-tide and the low-lower water mark. Below the low-lower water mark the following species may be taken recreationally: lobster, rockfish, greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, Corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch, blacksmith, barracuda, sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot, and sanddab. Finfish may only be taken by hook and line or by spear. Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.Restrictions exist regarding: take and impact in the intertidal zone, scientific collection, and allowed management activites.
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Doheny Beach SMCA (moderate low)
The recreational take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster and crab by hoop net and lobster by diving is prohibited.The commercial take of all marine aquatic plants and invertebrates except lobster, crab, and kellet's whelk by trap and sea urchin by diving is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed.
Doheny SMCA (low) Prohibits all recreational take except chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, and worms, and finfish. Commercial take is allowed
Doheny Beach SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except lobster; rockfish (family Scorpaenidae), greenling, lingcod, cabezon, yellowtail, mackerel, bluefin tuna, kelp bass, spotted sand bass, barred sand bass, sargo, croaker, queenfish, corbina, white seabass, opaleye, halfmoon, surfperch (family Embiotocidae), blacksmith, barracuda,California sheephead, bonito, California halibut, sole, turbot and sanddab. Finfish may only be taken by hook and line or by spear. Prohibits all commercial take except lobster.
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Agua Hedionda LagoonSMR
Batiquitos LagoonSMR
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San Elijo LagoonSMR
San Dieguito LagoonSMR
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Tijuana EstuarySMR
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Agua Hedionda LagoonSMR
Batiquitos LagoonSMR
Sunset CliffsSMR
Little Bird RockSMR
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This map represents a draft marine protected area (MPA) array generated by cross-interest work groups within the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group. These draft MPA arrays are under review.They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Draft MPA ProposalsPrinting Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised June 25, 2009
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied. Restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Batiquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.
Batiquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.
Batiquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Batiquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Swami's-San Elijo SMCA (moderate high)
All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing), Pacific bonito (spearfishing), white seabass (spearfishing). Catch and release from shore with single barbless hooks and artifical lures as approved by SAT at medium-high LOP or better.
Encinitas SMCA (moderate low)
Take of all living marine resources is prohibited except:A) Recreational:1) Spiny lobster2) Finfish by hook and line or spearfishing gear onlyB) Commercial: Spiny Lobster, crab, sea urchin, and finfish only
Swamis SMCA (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving) and Lobster (trap).All recreational take is prohibited except Lobster (diving) and Shore fishing (hook and line).
San Elijo Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited San Elijo Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited San Elijo Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Del Mar SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Beach replenishment/nourishment activities such as dredging and sand placement are very critical in this area and should be allowed to continue with appropriate permitting.
Del Mar SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Del Mar SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited.sand replenishmentbeach nourishment
San Dieguito Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: boating, swimming, wading, diving, access to the California least tern island, hours of entry, and allowed management activities.
San Dieguito Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other restrictions exist regarding: boating, swimming, wading, diving, access to the California least tern island, hours of entry, and allowed management activities.
San Dieguito SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied San Dieguito Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Penasquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Penasquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Penasquitos SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Los Penasquitos Marsh SMCA (high)
All take is prohibited, except for scientific collection. Dredging allowed to keep channel to ocean open for tidal flushing.
San Diego-Scripps SMCA (moderate low)
Allows recreational and commercial take of finfish.Allowances for scientific collection.
San Diego-Scripps SMCA (moderate low)
Allows recreational and commercial take of finfish.Allowances for scientific collection.
San Diego-Scripps SMCA (moderate low)
Allowed Take: Prohibits all recreational take except finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except finfish. Allowances for scientific collection.
La Jolla SMR 1 (very high)
All take is prohibited. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.
La Jolla SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.
La Jolla SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.
La Jolla North SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
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File Revised June 25, 2009
La Jolla SMR 2 (very high)
All take is prohibited Little Bird Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied La Jolla South SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
La Jolla South SMCA (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving) and Lobster (trap). All recreational take is prohibited except Urchin (diving) and Lobster (diving). Allow harvest of purple sea urchins. Allow kelp restoration. Implement concurrently with SWQCB designation as a SWQPA.
Kendal Frost SMCA (high)
All take is prohibited, except for scientific collection.
San Diego River SMCA (low)
No fishing on north side, fishing on the south side of the river is allowed. Allow take of ghost shrimp. No take of worms.
San Diego River SMCA (low)
No fishing on north side, fishing on the south side of the river is allowed. Allow take of ghost shrimp. No take of worms.
San Diego River/Famosa Slough SMCA (high)
All take is prohibited, except for scientific collection.
Famosa Slough SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Famosa Slough SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Point Loma SMCA (moderate high)
All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing), Pacific bonito (spearfishing), white seabass (spearfishing), coastal pelagic finfish (dip net) and fishing from the pier.
Point Loma SMCA (moderate high)
All recreational take is prohibited except fishing from the pier is allowed.
Ocean Beach SMCA (moderate high)
Allows recreational pier fishing by hook and lineand hoop net.
Ocean Beach SMCA (moderate high)
All take is prohibited except pier fishing.
Sunset Cliffs SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Ocean Beach SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Cabrillo SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Cabrillo SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Sweetwater Marsh SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Ha Sil (South San Deigo Bay) SMP (moderate high)
Catch and release fishing is allowed using barbless hooks and artificial lures. Allow dredging.
Ha Sil (South San Deigo Bay) SMP (moderate high)
Catch and release fishing is allowed using barbless hooks and artificial lures. Allow dredging.
South San Diego Bay SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except take of barred sand bass, spotted sand bass, and halibut by hook and line. No restrictions other than no fish can be retained. Recreational catch and release only. Prohibits all commercial take.
South San Diego Bay SMCA (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited except Spotted sand bass (hook and line) and Pacific bonito (hook and line).
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California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised June 25, 2009
Tijuana Reef SMCA (moderate high)
Prohibits all recreational take except of coastal pelagic finfish by dip net, pier fishing (in compliance with required DFG codes and regulations) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish, Pacific bonito, and White seabass. Prohibits all commercial take except of coastal pelagic seine bait fishing with a permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. City of Imperial Beach would be allowed to continue beach replenishment and maintenance program; would be made aware of damage of kelp removal in beach grooming procedures.
Tijuana River Mouth SMCA (moderate high)
All commercial take is prohibited except coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine). All recreational take is prohibtied except coastal pelagic finfish (dip net)and pier fishing in compliance with required DFG codes and regulations. The deposition of sedimentwill be permitted in the near shore zone adjacent to the TRNERR for any research, restoration, beach or dune nourishment projects including opening the mouth of the Tijuana River if it is blocked. This will be done in accordance with agency permitting.City of Imperial Beach would be allowed to continue beach replenishment and maintenance program; would be made aware of damage of kelp removal in beach grooming procedures.
Tijuana River Mouth SMCA (moderate high)
All commercial take is prohibited except coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine). All recreational take is prohibtied except coastal pelagic finfish (dip net)and pier fishing in compliance with required DFG codes and regulations. The deposition of sedimentwill be permitted in the near shore zone adjacent to the TRNERR for any research, restoration, beach or dune nourishment projects including opening the mouth of the Tijuana River if it is blocked. This will be done in accordance with agency permitting.City of Imperial Beach would be allowed to continue beach replenishment and maintenance program; would be made aware of damage of kelp removal in beach grooming procedures.
Tijuana River Mouth SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Imperial Beach SMCA (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited except Urchin (diving), Lobster (trap), live bait (purse seine), and crabs (trap and hoop net). All recreational take is prohibited except Kelp bass (hook and line), Barred sand bass (hook and line), White Seabass (spear), Pelagic finfish (spear), and Lobster (diving).
Tijuana Estuary SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Tijuana Estuary SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Tijuana River Estuary SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Tijuana Estuary SMR (very high)
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La JollaSMR
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Sweetwater MarshSMR
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Del MarSMR
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This map represents a marine protected area (MPA) proposals that have been submitted externally from theMLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA planning process. These external proposals are under review; They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Revised External Proposals and Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
Printing Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised July 15, 2009
MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name
(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations
Agua Hedionda Lagoon SMR (very high)
No take. Restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activites.
Batiquitos Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, and diving are prohibited. Lagoon management activities in accordance with current laws may continue.
Del Mar SMCA (moderate high)
Commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine) and Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine).Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line, and spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line, and spear), White seabass (hook and line, and spear), Coastal pelagic finfish (dip net), and Jumbo squid (hook and line). Note: Hook and line surface gear only
Batiquitos Lagoon SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except finfish by hook and line from shore. Prohibits all commercial take. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activites.
Encinitas SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except finfish.Prohibits all commercial take except for finfish.
Cardiff-San Elijo SMCA (low)
Prohibits all recreational take except chiones, clams, cockles, rock scallops, native oysters, crabs, lobsters, ghost shrimp, sea urchins, mussels, and worms and finfish. Allows all commercial take.
San Elijo Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activities.
San Elijo Lagoon SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except finfish by hook and line from shore.Prohibits all commercial take. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist regarding: allowed management activites.
Del Mar SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Beach replenishment/nourishment activities such as dredging and sand placement are very critical in this area and should be allowed to continue with appropriate permitting.
Del Mar SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
San Dieguito Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited. Other management activities currently allowed will continue.
San Dieguito Lagoon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boating, swimming, wading, diving, access to the California least tern island, hours of entry, and allowed management activities.
San Dieguito Lagoon SMP (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except finfish by hook and line from shore and the Grand Avenue bridge.Prohibits all commercial take. Boating, swimming, wading, and diving are prohibited.Other restrictions exist regarding: boating, swimming, wading, diving, access to the California least tern island, hours of entry, and allowed management activites.
San Diego-Scripps SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except finfish.Prohibits all commercial take except finfish. Allowances for scientific collection.
San Diego-Scripps SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except finfish.Allowances for scientific collection.
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SMCA = state marine convservation area SMP = state marine park SMR = state marine reserve SMRMA = state marine recreational management area 7
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised July 15, 2009
La Jolla SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Boats may be launched and retrieved only in designated areas and may be anchored within the MPA only during daylight hours.
La Jolla SMCA (moderate high)
Prohibits all recreational take. Prohibits all commercial take except for squid for the purpose of bait by hand-held scoop net west of a line drawn due north from Goldfish Point. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and anchoring times.
La Jolla SMCA (high) Prohibits all recreational take. Prohibits all commercial take except for squid for the purpose of bait by hand-held scoop net west of a line drawn due north from Goldfish Point. Restrictions exist regarding: boat launching areas and achoring times.
Ocean Beach SMCA (moderate high)
Commercial take is prohibited except for Pelagic finfish and Pacificbonito by hook and line only.Recreational take is prohibited except for Pelagic finfish and Pacifibonito by spearfishing and hook and line only.Fishing methods in this MPA are intended to limit depth in the water column therefore referred to as "surface gear" in the SAT LOP designation of Moderate High for hook and line fishers.DoD may perform training exercises for national defense in this area such as acoustic monitoring, those activities should be allowed to continue.Intended LOP: Moderate-high
Ocean Beach SMCA (moderate high)
All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear and hook and line), Pacific bonito (spear and hook and line), White seabass (spear and hook and line).All commercial take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line). Fishing methods in this MPA are intended to limit depth in the water column therefore referred to as "surface gear" in the SATLOP designation of Moderate High for hook and line fishers.DoD may perform training exercises for national defense in this area such as acoustic monitoring, those activities should be allowed to continue.
Sunset Cliffs SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. DoD may perform training exercises for national defense in this area such as acoustic monitoring, those activities should be allowed to continue.
Sunset Cliffs SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. DoD may perform training exercises for national defense in this area such as acoustic monitoring, those activities should be allowed to continue.
Cabrillo SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Terrestrial access times and places are posted by signage and enforced by local national park rangers.
Mia J Tegner SMCA (low)
Prohibits all recreational take except finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except for finfish and marine aquatic plants.
Mia J Tegner SMCA (low)
Prohibits all recreational take except finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except for finfish and marine aquatic plants.
Sweetwater Marsh SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
South San Diego Bay SMP (moderate low)
Catch and release single barbless hooks, circle hooks for bait
Oneonta Slough SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
External Proposal A External Proposal B Proposal 0
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California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative South Coast Project
Side-by-Side Comparison (maps and proposed regulations) of Draft SCRSG MPA Proposals, Revised External MPA Proposals and
Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)
Subregion 6: Northern Channel Islands
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Richardson RockSMR Harris Point
SMR Carrington PointSMR
FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA
Gull IslandSMR
ScorpionSMR
South PointSMR
Judith RockSMR
Skunk PointSMR
Point ConceptionSMR
RefugioSMCA Naples
SMCA HeloSMR Santa Clara Rivermouth
SMCA
Carpinteria Salt MarshSMR
Ventura River MouthSMCA
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
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Pending Military ClosureProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)Proposed State Marine Recreational Management Area (SMRMA)South Coast Study Region Boundary
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Richardson RockSMR
Harris PointSMR
Carrington PointSMR
FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA
Gull IslandSMR
ScorpionSMR
South PointSMR
Judith RockSMR
Skunk PointSMR
Coal Oil PointSMR
Point Mugu EstuarySMRMA
Point ConceptionSMR
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
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Point Conception/HumqaqSMR
Coal Oil PointSMR
Richardson RockSMR
Harris PointSMR Carrington Point
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FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA
Gull IslandSMR
ScorpionSMR
South PointSMR
Judith RockSMR
Skunk PointSMR
Mugu LagoonSMRMA
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
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Topaz Draft MPA ProposalOpal Draft MPA Proposal
Lapis 1 Draft MPA Proposal!
Richardson RockSMR Harris Point
SMR Carrington PointSMR
FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA
Gull IslandSMR
ScorpionSMR
South PointSMR
Judith RockSMR
Skunk PointSMR
Point Conception/HumqaqSMR
Coal Oil PointSMR Carpinteria Estuary
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Mugu LagoonSMRMA
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Port Hueneme
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This map represents a draft marine protected area (MPA) array generated by cross-interest work groups within the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group. These draft MPA arrays are under review.They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Draft MPA ProposalsPrinting Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised June 25, 2009
Richardson Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Richardson Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Richardson Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Richardson Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Judith Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Judith Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Judith Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Judith Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Harris Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Harris Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Harris Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Harris Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
South Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied South Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied South Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied South Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Carrington Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Carrington Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Carrington Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Carrington Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Skunk Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Skunk Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Skunk Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Skunk Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Painted Cave SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except of lobster (by hoop net or diving) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of lobster (by trap)
Painted Cave SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except of lobster (by hoop net or diving) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of lobster (by trap)
Painted Cave SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except of lobster (by hoop net or diving) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of lobster (by trap)
Painted Cave SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except of lobster (by hoop net or diving) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of lobster (by trap)
Gull Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Gull Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Gull Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Gull Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Scorpion SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Scorpion SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Scorpion SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Scorpion SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Footprint SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Footprint SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Footprint SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Footprint SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Anacapa Island SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except of lobster (by hoop net or diving) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of lobster (by trap)
Anacapa Island SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except of lobster (by hoop net or diving) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of lobster (by trap)
Anacapa Island SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except of lobster (by hoop net or diving) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of lobster (by trap)
Anacapa Island SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except of lobster (by hoop net or diving) and spearfishing for pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of lobster (by trap)
Anacapa Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Anacapa Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Anacapa Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Anacapa Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
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Proposed RegulationsMPA Name(Level of Proposed Regulations
MPA Name(Level of
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SMCA = state marine convservation area SMP = state marine park SMR = state marine reserve SMRMA = state marine recreational management area 8
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Richardson RockSMR
Harris PointSMR Carrington Point
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FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA
Gull IslandSMR
ScorpionSMR
South PointSMR
Judith RockSMR
Skunk PointSMR
Campus PointSMR
Big Sycamore CanyonSMR
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Pending Military ClosuresProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)South Coast Study Region Boundary
Richardson RockSMR Harris Point
SMR Carrington PointSMR
FootprintSMR
Anacapa IslandSMR
Anacapa IslandSMCA
Painted CaveSMCA
Gull IslandSMR
ScorpionSMR
South PointSMR
Judith RockSMR
Skunk PointSMR
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CarringtonPointSMR
SkunkPointSMRSouth
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PaintedCave
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GullIslandSMR
ScorpionSMR Anacapa
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AnacapaIslandSMRFootprint
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This map represents a marine protected area (MPA) proposals that have been submitted externally from theMLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA planning process. These external proposals are under review; They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Revised External Proposals and Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
Printing Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised July 15, 2009
MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name
(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations
Richardson Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Richardson Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Richardson Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Judith Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Judith Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Judith Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Harris Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Harris Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Harris Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
South Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited South Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited South Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Carrington Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Carrington Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Carrington Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Skunk Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Skunk Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Skunk Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Painted Cave SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster and pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take.
Painted Cave SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster and pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take.
Painted Cave SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster and pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take.
Gull Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Gull Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Gull Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Scorpion SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Scorpion SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Scorpion SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Footprint SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Footprint SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Footprint SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Anacapa Island SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster and pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except for lobster.
Anacapa Island SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster and pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except for lobster.
Anacapa Island SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except for lobster and pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except for lobster.
Anacapa Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Anacapa Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Anacapa Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
External Proposal A External Proposal B Proposal 0
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California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative South Coast Project
Side-by-Side Comparison (maps and proposed regulations) of Draft SCRSG MPA Proposals, Revised External MPA Proposals and
Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)
Subregion 7: Southern Channel Islands
Santa Barbara IslandSMR
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Cat HarborSMCA
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1
San Clemente IslandPending Military Closure 2
Lover's CoveSMCA
Casino PointSMR
Begg RockSMR
Long PointSMR
FarnsworthSMCA
Emerald BaySMCA
Silver CanyonSMR
Blue CavernSMR
Catalina IsthmusSMCA
Subregion 7 - Santa Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands
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MLPA South Coast Study Region: Subregion 7 - Southern Channel Islands
Pending Military ClosureProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)Proposed State Marine Recreational Management Area (SMRMA)South Coast Study Region Boundary
Casino PointSMR
Santa Barbara IslandSMR
Begg RockSMR
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Farnsworth BankSMCA
China PointSMR
Long PointSMRSanta Catalina
Marine Science CenterSMR
Arrow Point-Lion's Head
SMCA
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 2
Long PointSMCA
Catalina HarborSMCA
Lovers CoveSMCA
Newport Beach
Blue CavernSMR
Arrow PointSMCA
Farnsworth BankSMR
Begg RockSMR
Lover's CoveSMR
Avalon Dive ParkSMR
Santa Barbara IslandSMR
Blue CavernSMCA
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 2
Newport Beach
Topaz Draft MPA ProposalOpal Draft MPA Proposal
Lapis 1 Draft MPA Proposal
Santa Barbara IslandSMR
Begg RockSMR
Lover's CoveSMR
Point FerminSMP
Farnsworth BankSMR
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Blue CavernSMCA
Blue CavernSMR
Arrow PointSMCA
Avalon Dive ParkSMR
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 2
Newport Beach
This map represents a draft marine protected area (MPA) array generated by cross-interest work groups within the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group. These draft MPA arrays are under review.They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Draft MPA ProposalsPrinting Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised June 25, 2009
Arrow Point SMCA (moderate low)
Permits all recreational and commercial activities except take of invertebrates. Allows recreational take of sheephead (hook and line). Allows commercial take of sheephead (hook and line, spearfishing).
Arrow Point SMCA (moderate low)
Permits all recreational and commercial activities except take of invertebrates. Allows recreational take of sheephead (hook and line). Allows commercial take of sheephead (hook and line, spearfishing).
Arrow Point-Lion's Head SMCA (moderate low)
Prohibits all recreational take except of kelp bass, barred sand bass, sheephead, spotted sand bass, pelagic finfish, pacific bonito, white seabass, and halibut by hook and line, and shorefishing using hook and line. Prohibits all commercial take except of swordfish by harpoon.
Emerald Bay SMCA (moderate low)
All commercial take is prohibited.All recreational take is prohibited except for finfish (hook and line and spear), Grunion (hand harvest), and Shore fishing (hook and line).
Blue Cavern SMCA (high)
All commercial take is prohibited except swordfish (harpoon). All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (hook and line), white seabass (spearfishing). Allow trolling for pelagics/surface fish (intended high level of protection). In waters depth greater than 50m: pelagic finfish, bonito, white seabass with hook and line "surface gear".
Blue Cavern SMCA (high)
All commercial take is prohibited except swordfish (harpoon). All recreational take is prohibited except pelagic finfish (spearfishing, hook and line), Pacific bonito (hook and line), white seabass (spearfishing). Allow trolling for pelagics/surface fish (intended high level of protection). In waters depth greater than 50m: pelagic finfish, bonito, white seabass with hook and line "surface gear".
Santa Catalina Marine Science Center SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied. No Anchorage in SMR to protect scientific instruments and benthic substrate.
Catalina Isthmus SMCA (high)
All commercial take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line) and Swordfish (Harpoon).All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear and hook and line).
Catalina Harbor SMCA (low)
Allows all recreational and commercial take, EXCEPT prohibits commercial purse seine for squid.
Cat Harbor SMCA (low)
The commercial take of squid is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed.
Long Point SMCA (high)
Prohibits all recreational take except spearfishing for Pacific bonito and dip net for market squid and coastal pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of Pacific bonito (by pelagic seine or spearfishing) and pelagic seine for market squid and coastal pelagic finfish.
Long Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Long Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Farnsworth Bank SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Request for moorings to be installed to protect bottom structure, because would like the area to be a no anchor zone.
Farnsworth Bank SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited. Request for moorings to be installed to protect bottom structure, because would like the area to be a no anchor zone.
Farnsworth Bank SMCA (high)
Prohibits all recreational take except spearfishing for Pacific bonito and dip net for coastal pelagic finfish. Prohibits all commercial take except of Pacific bonito (by pelagic seine or spearfishing) and pelagic seine for coastal pelagic finfish.
Farnsworth SMCA (high)
All commercial take is prohibited except Coastal pelagic finfish (Pelagic seine) and Market squid (Pelagic seine).All recreational take is prohibited except Market squid (dip net).
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Proposed RegulationsMPA Name(Level of
MPA Name(Level of
MPA Name(Level of
MPA Name(Level of
Draft MPA Proposal Topaz
Proposed Regulations Proposed Regulations
SMCA = state marine convservation area SMP = state marine park SMR = state marine reserve SMRMA = state marine recreational management area 9
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in Draft MPA Proposals Generated by the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised June 25, 2009
China Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Silver Canyon SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Avalon Dive Park SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Avalon Dive Park SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Casino Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Casino Point SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
Lover's Cove SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Lover's Cove SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Lovers Cove SMCA (low)
Prohibits all recreational take. Prohibits all commercial take except for kelp and finfish.
Lover's Cove SMCA (moderate high)
Prohibits all commercial take. Recreational take of all species is allowed from the pier only.
Begg Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Begg Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Begg Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Begg Rock SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
San Clemente Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)
All take is prohibited San Clemente Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)
All take is prohibited San Clemente Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)
All take is prohibitied San Clemente Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)
All take is prohibited
San Clemente Pending Military Closure 2 (N/A)
The intent to is allow pier fishing for base personnel, but no other take allowed.
San Clemente Pending Military Closure 2 (N/A)
The intent to is allow pier fishing for base personnel, but no other take allowed.
San Clemente Pending Military Closure 2 (N/A)
All take is prohibitied San Clemente Pending Military Closure 2 (N/A)
All take is prohibited
Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibitied
Draft MPA Proposal Lapis 1 Draft MPA Proposal Lapis 2 Draft MPA Proposal Opal Draft MPA Proposal Topaz
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Santa Barbara IslandSMR
Cat HarborSMCA
Blue CavernSMR
Portuguese BendSMCA
Crystal CoveSMCA
Begg RockSMR
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 2
Casino PointSMR
Farnsworth BankSMCA
Bolsa ChicaSMP
Lover's CoveSMCA
Bird RockSMCA
Point FerminSMP Newport Beach
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MLPA South Coast Study Region: Subregion 7 - Southern Channel Islands
Pending Military ClosuresProposed State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA)Proposed State Marine Park (SMP)Proposed State Marine Reserve (SMR = No Take)South Coast Study Region Boundary
Santa Barbara IslandSMR Catalina Marine
Science CenterSMR
Arrow Pt to LionheadSMCA
Farnsworth Portion B
SMCA
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 2San Clemente Island
Pending Military Closure 1
Farnsworth Portion A
SMCA
Begg RockSMR
Charles F Holder Catalina
SMCABird Rock
SMCA
Lover's CoveSMCA
Revised External Proposal A Revised External Proposal B
SantaBarbaraIslandSMR
CrystalCove
SMCA
PointFerminSMP
CatalinaMarine
ScienceCenterSMR
FarnsworthBank
SMCA
Lover'sCove
SMCA
UpperNewport
BaySMP
Robert E. BadhamSMCA
Newport Beach
This map represents a marine protected area (MPA) proposals that have been submitted externally from theMLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA planning process. These external proposals are under review; They are NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission.
Round 2 - Revised External Proposals and Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
Printing Date: 6/10/2009Created By: Marine Map, Cartographic Division UCSB
California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
For more detailed maps please visit:www.marinemap.org/marinemap
Existing MPAs (Proposal 0)
California MLPA Initiative South Coast ProjectSide-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Regulations in MPA Proposals Generated External to the Regional Stakeholder Group
File Revised July 15, 2009
MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name
(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations MPA Name(Level of Protection) Proposed Regulations
Charles F Holder Catalina SMCA (low)
All existing uses continue to be allowed as in current regulations. Add an upper limit on retention for sheephead and kelp bass, no retention for these species over 17" in overall length.
Arrow Pt to Lionhead SMCA (low)
Allows all commercial take, though other species and gear restrictions apply.Prohibits all recreational take except marine aquatic plants and fishes.
Bird Rock SMCA (high)
Commercial take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line) and Swordfish (Harpoon).Recreational take is prohibited except, Pelagic finfish (spearfishingand hook and line)
Bird Rock SMCA (high)
All recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (spear, hook and line), Pacific bonito (spear, hook and line), and White Seabass (spear, hook and line).All commercial take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line), White seabass (hook and line), and Swordfish (Harpoon).
Blue Cavern SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Catalina Marine Science Center SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Catalina Marine Science Center SMR (very high)
No take. Restrictions exist regarding: anchoring or mooring vessels, and scientific collection.
Cat Harbor SMCA (low)
The commercial take of squid is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed.
Farnsworth ptA SMCA (high)
Commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine), Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine), Market squid (pelagic seine), and Swordfish (harpoon).Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line, and spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line, and spear), White seabass (hook and line, and spear), Jumbo squid (Hook and line), and Market squid (dip net). Allow permanent mooring placed so as to not damage purple corals.No anchoring.
Farnsworth Bank_SMCA (low)
Recreational and commercial take or purple hydrocoral (Stylaster Californicus) is prohibited. Take of all other species is allowed.
Farnsworth ptB SMCA (moderate low)
Commercial take is prohibited except Pacific bonito (pelagic seine), Coastal pelagic finfish (pelagic seine), Market squid (pelagic seine), and Swordfish (harpoon).Recreational take is prohibited except Pelagic finfish (hook and line, and spear), Pacific bonito (hook and line, and spear), White seabass (hook and line, and spear), Jumbo squid (Hook and line), and Market squid (dip net). Allow permanent mooring placed so as to not damage purple corals.
Farnsworth Bank SMCA (low)
Prohibits recreational and commercial take of purple coral (Stylaster californicus).
Casino Point_SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
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Lover's Cove_SMCA (moderate high)
Prohibits all commercial take. Recreational take of all species is allowed from the pier only.
Lover's Cove SMCA (low)
Prohibits all recreational take.Prohibits all commercial take except for kelp and finfish.
Lover's Cove SMCA (low)
Prohibits all recreational take. Prohibits all commercial take except for kelp and finfish.
Begg Rock SMR (veryhigh)
All take is prohibited Begg Rock SMR (veryhigh)
All take is prohibited
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)
All take is prohibited San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 1 (N/A)
All take is prohibited
San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 2 (N/A)
All take is prohibited San Clemente Island Pending Military Closure 2 (N/A)
All take is prohibited
Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited Santa Barbara Island SMR (very high)
All take is prohibited
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