Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve, Marine protected area in Santa Cruz, United States.
Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve extends 200 feet from the shore, covering 0.58 square miles along the northern edge of Santa Cruz, California.
The California Department of Fish and Game established this marine reserve in September 2007 as part of the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative.
The reserve connects to Natural Bridges State Beach, where thousands of monarch butterflies gather in the State Monarch Preserve during winter migration.
The marine protected area prohibits fishing and removal of marine resources while allowing recreational activities such as kayaking, diving, and snorkeling.
The reserve contains sandy beaches, rocky intertidal zones, tidal marshes, and surfgrass areas that support sea stars, crabs, seals, and sea otters.
GPS coordinates: 36.95624,-122.13547
Latest update: March 12, 2025 01:40
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