Animations

Animated 3D visual swim-throughs of Pt. Buchon and Pt. Lobos are extremely useful for giving the audiences an underwater experience. A series of 3D aerial and underwater MPA visualization experiences were created by EcoViz, a research and animation group located at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB).

EcoViz (Ecosystem Science and Visualization), a group developing ecosystem science visualization products for research, education, and management applications, created all of these animations. To view more animations related to marine protected areas please visit their website: http://ecoviz.csumb.edu/home/index.htm

Illustrated Guide to MPAs »

This illustrated guide to MPAs explains everything you wanted to know about MPAs, but were too afraid to ask!

Credit: Story By: Amelia Urry; Illustrations By: Amelia Bates; Science Consultation By: Rod Fujita

Changes in Marine Protected Areas

This animation created by the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation with permission from Ocean Conservancy, illustrates the changes that are likely to occur within marine protected areas – fish are able to grow larger, live longer, and these areas harbor a greater abundance and diversity of species.

Point Lobos Marine Protected Areas

This narrated video was created to give visitors at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History an introduction to MPAs and includes visual animations and underwater photography of the iconic Point Lobos MPA.

Tour Part 1 of Point Lobos Marine Protected Areas – with Labels

This animation gives an overview of the California Central Coast MPAs with labels and a short aerial view of the iconic Point Lobos MPA.

Tour Part 2 of Point Lobos Marine Protected Areas

This animation gives viewers an underwater view of Point Lobos. This clip was created to be edited into existing film footage.

Point Buchon Marine Protected Areas

This animation gives viewers an underwater and aerial view of the Point Buchon MPA. This clip is still in draft form and when finalized it will be edited into film footage and displayed at the new San Simeon visitor exhibit center.

CMSF YouTube Channel

A YouTube channel for the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation has been created. Check here for new video products and sign up to receive alerts for new media materials. MBNMSF YouTube Channel

The mission of the California’s Marine Protected Areas Education and Outreach Initiative is to enhance MPA education through enduring partnerships to empower Californians to protect what they know and love.