California Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Directions Website Contact the organization

California Marine Sanctuary Foundation Working to protect California’s coastal ecosystems while strengthening coastal resilience
🌊⁣?

CMSF is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to define our communications strategy, elevate our brand, and tell t...
10/06/2026

CMSF is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to define our communications strategy, elevate our brand, and tell the CMSF story.

Learn more at californiamsf.org/our-job-openings

The California Offshore Wind Environmental Monitoring Framework is now available! The Framework is intended to inform th...
09/24/2026

The California Offshore Wind Environmental Monitoring Framework is now available!

The Framework is intended to inform the sustainable development of floating offshore wind in California. This document was developed with input from over 200 scientific experts spanning taxonomic, oceanographic, and data science expertise, and in close collaboration with our partners at Cal Poly SLO, , and

Read the Framework here: https://tinyurl.com/OSWFramework

Healthy Oceans Start with You! Protecting the ocean doesn't just happen at the shore; it starts right in your backyard. ...
08/26/2026

Healthy Oceans Start with You!

Protecting the ocean doesn't just happen at the shore; it starts right in your backyard. Swipe to discover easy tips from our Water Quality team to keep local waters clean and thriving.

Thanks for following along this National Water Quality Month!

Healthy Oceans Start in Our CitiesWhen rain falls on streets, roofs, and parking lots, it picks up oil, metals, pesticid...
08/19/2026

Healthy Oceans Start in Our Cities

When rain falls on streets, roofs, and parking lots, it picks up oil, metals, pesticides, fertilizer, bacteria, and trash, washing them down storm drains directly into our waterways.

That urban runoff can impact ocean ecosystems and our ability to fish and swim there.

For over 25 years, CMSF has been tracking urban sources of pollution through community science. Every year, volunteers collect water samples during Snapshot Day in May and at First Flush during the first big storm of the season. Together, they gather the vital data resource managers need to track water quality and stop pollution in its tracks.

Live in Monterey County? Join us at First Flush this fall here: tinyurl.com/FirstFlushMB

Healthy Oceans Start on the FarmPesticides, plastics, and excess nutrients from fertilizers can all get swept up in wate...
08/12/2026

Healthy Oceans Start on the Farm

Pesticides, plastics, and excess nutrients from fertilizers can all get swept up in waters flowing to Monterey Bay in a process called ‘runoff’ that threatens marine life and ocean health.

But protecting our waters doesn’t mean choosing between thriving local farms and a healthy ocean.

CMSF’s Agriculture Water Quality Team works hand-in-hand with Central Coast farmers to minimize agricultural impacts. Our innovative solutions improve food safety, increase growing rates, and protect our ocean’s health.

Swipe through to learn more!

Activities on land greatly impact the health of the ocean, which is why at CMSF we take a watershed-to-whales approach t...
08/05/2026

Activities on land greatly impact the health of the ocean, which is why at CMSF we take a watershed-to-whales approach to protecting the waters of our Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. 💧➡️🐋

This National Water Quality Month, we’re diving into the work our Water Quality Protection team does upstream to keep Monterey Bay healthy.

Follow along for our series this month to learn more!

Happy ! 🌊California’s network of 124 marine protected areas covers some of the most biodiverse and beautiful places on ...
08/01/2026

Happy ! 🌊

California’s network of 124 marine protected areas covers some of the most biodiverse and beautiful places on Earth.

From kelp forests to deep ocean canyons, these underwater sanctuaries give marine life the space to rest, recover, and thrive, helping build long-term resilience for our entire coastline.

Swipe through for a look at a few of our favorite shots of California’s protected waters!

Photos: Katelyn Sprofera

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks” – John MuirWe’re so grateful to call this planet home, a...
04/22/2026

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks” – John Muir

We’re so grateful to call this planet home, and even prouder to be working to protect it.

Happy 🌎♥️

Snapshot Day 2026 is just two months away! 👩‍🔬💧Join us on May 2nd as a community scientist for the day, and help monitor...
03/02/2026

Snapshot Day 2026 is just two months away! 👩‍🔬💧

Join us on May 2nd as a community scientist for the day, and help monitor Monterey's coastal watersheds.

register: tinyurl.com/SSD26

Your monthly dose of ocean optimism is here! 🌊 Subscribe to our newsletter for a deep dive into the wins, the science, a...
02/26/2026

Your monthly dose of ocean optimism is here! 🌊

Subscribe to our newsletter for a deep dive into the wins, the science, and the people protecting our coast.

Head over to californiamsf.org/newsletter to keep in touch!

Address

Santa Cruz, CA
95062

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when California Marine Sanctuary Foundation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to California Marine Sanctuary Foundation:

Shortcuts

Share

Category