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The Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association was awarded funding for initial monitoring of the recently designated North Central Coast marine protected areas (MPAs). This funding will support analysis of citizen-science data from rocky shores and sandy beaches, collected by the Sanctuary's LiMPETS (Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students) and Beach Watch Programs. The results will help to lay a foundation for future assessments of the effectiveness of the MPAs in meeting the state’s policy goals. Broader trends identified from LiMPETS and Beach Watch data analysis will also be evaluated to help the sanctuary identify long-term status and trends in intertidal regions, detect emerging issues, and inform resource management decisions. For more information, contact Amy Dean or Kirsten Lindquist.
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The tiny, diminutive mole crab lives in a habitat where it has no
solid ground to cling to, the waves and tides create constant movement
and crushing force, and it must survive a set of terrestrial predators
as well as marine predators. These doughty crustaceans not only survive
the abuses of the sandy beach at the water's edge, they thrive in that
challenging habitat right under the feet of many beachgoers who don't
even know they're there. Read More >>
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