“After several years of hard work and negotiations, the California Fish & Game Commission approved a network of 36 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Southern California – part of a statewide process required by the 1999 Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA). The MLPA’s goals are to: ‘set aside’ area of the ocean to increase fish populations, enhance marine habitat, and improve recreational and educational opportunities.” The Surfrider Foundation has been working with a diverse group of stakeholders, including: commercial and recreational fishermen, divers, surfers, kayak fishermen, environmental activists and beach goers to help provide balanced input during the MLPA process. 
An Integrated Preferred Alternative (IPA) map has under environmental review and the “Foundation submitted comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report.”
Herry, A. (2010, 12 17). Press releases. Retrieved 02 20, 2011, from Surfriders Foundation: http://www.surfrider.org/press_releases.aspx?PR_Id=317
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