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Become a MPA Watch Program Volunteer in La Jolla
Volunteers will be trained to collect data on ocean users and their activities, such as surfing, kayaking, fishing, boating and running. These surveys will help these organizations better understand how people are using the MPAs.
Editor's Note: Wildcoast released the following request for volunteers.
Southern California’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) went into effect January 1st, 2012, and we need strong community support in order to ensure their success. If you like to walk on the beach, people watch, and are interested in supporting marine conservation, then this is the perfect volunteer activity for you!
Southern California’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) went into effect January 1st, 2012, and we need strong community support in order to ensure their success. If you like to walk on the beach, people watch, and are interested in supporting marine conservation, then this is the perfect volunteer activity for you!
Join WiLDCOAST and San Diego Coastkeeper's new citizen-science data collection program called “MPA Watch” to be part of the effort to succeed in the long-term success of the newly establish MPA network in San Diego County.
To learn more about the MPA Watch Program click here.
MPA Watch Training Program In Class and Field Training- Date: August 24
- Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- Location: La Jolla, Sumner Auditorium Scripps Institute (We will then head out to the Scripps Pier to start the field training).
MPA Watch Volunteer Requirements:
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- Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age
- Ability to hike outdoors at the beach for about 1 hour
- Volunteers must attend both training days (one in the classroom, and one in the field)
For more information or to sign up for the training program please email Diane Castaneda, diane@wildcoast.net. To learn more about MPA Watch and Marine Protected Areas please visit our website.
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