Protecting Marine Reserves

Audio Report on Jul 12, 2010 by Lauren Sommer from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Environment, Radio

In April, California continued its ambitious efforts to restore declining ocean fisheries by creating 21 new marine protected areas between Half Moon Bay and Mendocino County. In all, fishing would be banned or reduced in 20 percent of state waters there. But with the state budget crisis, how will California enforce these rules?

Additional Links

• California Department of Fish & Game, Marine Life Protection Act Initiative
• California Department of Fish & Game, Marine Life Protection Act Initiative
• Reporter's Notes: Protecting Marine Reserves
• Reporter's Notes: Protecting Marine Reserves