Get your feet wet and protect our coast, become a tidepool steward!
Head to the reef, talk to visitors about how unique and important our rocky
intertidal habitat is, and enhance their visit to the coast.
In places where people are allowed to fish and collect, we can teach
sustainable harvesting techniques and the ecological reasons behind the rules.
We aim to inspire visitors to protect our coast.
It's remarkable to consider that if all the tidepools in California were combined,
they would span a mere 15 square miles. This vital ecosystem serves as an exclusive
haven for numerous unique species and serves as a crucial nursery for the broader ocean.
We can empower visitors to become stewards of the fragile intertidal ecosystem by
sharing our enthusiasm and employing proven interpretative methods.
We encourage them to discover practical ways to contribute to the preservation of
our reefs and oceans, combating plastic pollution and addressing climate
change in their daily lives.
Current programs
Half Moon Bay, San Mateo MPA
Pillar Point Reef is near but not in the Montara MPA and SMCA, it teems with diverse
marine life. Our stewards educate visitors on sustainable practices. The reef features
shallow pools, seagrass areas, and deep canyons.
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Bolinas, Golden Gate MPA
Duxbury Reef SMCA, near Bolinas, Marin County, hosts North America's largest shale reef.
It's a small MPA with extensive tidepools. Stewards are in an educational role and
sometimes offer tours.
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