Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area, Marine protected area in Monterey Bay, California.
The conservation area extends along 0.22 square miles of coastline from the Coast Guard Jetty to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in central California.
The California Department of Fish and Game established this marine conservation area in September 2007 as part of the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative.
The area bears the name of Edward F. Ricketts, the founder of Pacific Biological Laboratories who conducted extensive marine research in Monterey Bay.
Recreational fishing with hook and line remains permitted, while commercial operators can harvest specific amounts of giant and bull kelp each month.
Four connected marine protected zones form a network at the southern end of Monterey Bay, supporting sea otters, seals, and sea lions.
GPS coordinates: 36.60830,-121.89000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:07
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