[CINC] MPAS APPROVED BY CDFG 3-2 IN SB TODAY

[Marty Flam]

"... protections for a large kelp forest off Point Dume, Naples Reef in Santa Barbara County and a lengthy stretch of Laguna Beach coastline.

"Fishing groups prevailed in keeping Rocky Point, a richly populated reef off Palos Verdes Peninsula, and most of the waters off La Jolla open to fishing.
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Likely take effect sometime in 2011, with about 12% of near-shore waters designated as State Marine Reserves and "no-take" areas that are off-limits to fishing, and 3% designated as State Marine Conservation Areas that allow limited commercial and recreational fishing..."
 
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-1216-marine-reserves-20101216,0,1895962.story
 
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/dec/15/commission-approves-series-of-marine-protected/

http://www.startribune.com/nation/111962009.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMEaPc:UiacyKUzyaP37D_ncyD_2yckUr
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