Sonoma Coast State Marine Conservation Area
| Sonoma Coast State Marine Conservation Area | |
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Interactive map of Sonoma Coast State Marine Conservation Area | |
| Location | Sonoma County, California |
| Nearest city | Bodega Bay, California |
| Coordinates | 38°20′57″N 123°04′05″W / 38.3492°N 123.068°W / 38.3492; -123.068 |
| Area | Sonoma Coast |
Sonoma Coast State Marine Conservation Area is a protected area along the coast of northern California, part of the North Central Coast Study Region.
It is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 3-fathom depth contour, and several points along 3 miles (4.8 km) of coast between Mussel Point and Schoolhouse Beach in Sonoma County.[1]
Within this Area, the recreational taking of all marine aquatic plants and some invertebrates is prohibited. Commercial taking of giant kelp and bull kelp is also prohibited.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Existing Marine Protected Area Coordinates". Retrieved January 14, 2009.
- ↑ "Existing Marine Protected Areas in California: Regulations". Retrieved January 14, 2009.
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