La Jolla in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Conserving California's Coastal Treasures

Marine Protected Areas Safeguard Our Ocean's Bounty

Photographed by Sean C Bath, February 10, 2023

1. Conserving California's Coastal Treasures Marker

Inscription. A statewide network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) safeguards California's rich coastal resources. San Diego-Scripps SMCA, the first marine protected area in the state, was established in 1929 as the San Diego Marine Life Refuge. It surrounded the first Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) pier in recognition of the valuable research and teaching conducted here by the University of California. Scientific research of the sandy plain, rocky intertidal, and submarine canyon continue, along with marine education, surfing, swimming, tidepooling, birdwatching, and beach enjoyment by the public.

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California leads the nation and the world with its network of MPAs.
These MPAs-
- Have varying levels of protection
- Conserve marine habitats and diversity
- Allow marine life to thrive
- Make great places for education, research, and fun

For MPA boundaries, maps, coordinates, and allowed uses, go to: www.wildlife.ca.gov/MPAs MPA-related questions? Contact Ask [email protected] Report violations: (888)334-CalTIP,(888)334-2258

Erected by California Fish & Wildlife.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment

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• Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 32° 52.644′ N, 117° 15.057′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in La Jolla. It is on Black's Beach Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2300 Black's Beach Way, La Jolla CA 92037, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Washington to Baltimore 1844 Telegraph Message (approx. 0.6 miles away); Theodor Seuss Geisel Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Torrey Pines Gliderport (approx. 0.8 miles away); San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park (approx. 2.2 miles away); San Diego Bottom Scratchers Dive Club (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); John “Manila John” Basilone (approx. 2.6 miles away); St. James-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church Fountain (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2023, by Sean C Bath of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 62 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 17, 2023, by Sean C Bath of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.