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 The MPA Docent Enrichment was designed for docents and state park staff. The workshop featured presentations on the state of the world ocean and California's leadership in addressing challenges; a panel discussion with marine scientists specializing in intertidal, kelp forests, and deep water MPAs; and contributions from local businesses, resource agencies, and education organizations.
PDF files should be viewable in most web browsers (PDF files will require the appropriate Acrobat browser plug-in) or can be downloaded to your local computer to be viewed later by right clicking on the file link and selecting Save As. PowerPoint presentations are provided in zipped ppt file format and PDF format. Keep in mind some of these files are large so download can take some time.
Videos of presentations are embedded here from YouTube and are playable directly in your browser.
Speaker: Kaitilin Gaffney, Director Ecosystem Protection, Ocean Conservancy
Kaitilin Gaffney, Director of Ecosystem Protection at the Ocean Conservancy, gives an overview of the state of our world ocean and the Marine Life Protection Act in California.
Rikki Dunsmore, Resource Protection Specialist, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Rikki Dunsomore explains the science behind MPAs including what they are, the different types of MPAs, their benefits, and how they work.
Mark Carr, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCSC;
Mark Carr describes his research of kelp forest monitoring of MPAs along the central coast of California.
Pete Raimondi, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCSC;
Pete Raimondi describes his research of rocky intertidal habitat monitoring of MPAs along the central coast of California.
Rick Starr, University of California, Sea Grant Extension Program, Moss Landing Marine Labs
Rick Starr describes his research of deep water habitat monitoring of MPAs along the central coast of California.
Mark Carr, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCSC;
Pete Raimondi, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCSC;
Rick Starr, University of California, Sea Grant Extension Program, Moss Landing Marine Labs
Science Panelists including Mark Carr, Rick Starr, and Pete Raimondi, address questions from docents regarding their research in MPAs.
Cindy Walter, Owner Passionfish restaurant, Pacific Grove, CA
Cindy Walter comes from a family of fishermen. She explains the changes she’s witnessed first-hand while growing up on the wharf in Monterey and now as the owner of Passionfish, a sustainable seafood restaurant in Pacific Grove.
Bob Breen, Retired Ranger, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Bob Breen explains the adaptive resources management program used to secure the Montara State Marine Reserve and gain the confidence of the Moss Beach Community.
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