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Evolution of an MPA Array “Option 2 Array” By Jesús C. Ruiz. Evolution of an MPA Array. Initial Diver MPA Proposal Blue is SMR SMR from Breakwater to PG Moss Beach SMR from Cypress Point to Garrapata Park Green is SMCA. Evolution of an MPA Array. “CCRSG Package 2”
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Evolution of an MPA Array • Initial Diver MPA Proposal • Blue is SMR • SMR from Breakwater to PG Moss Beach • SMR from Cypress Point to Garrapata Park • Green is SMCA
Evolution of an MPA Array • “CCRSG Package 2” • Overlaid on Diver version 1 Array • Grey is SMR conceded • Light Green is SMCA conceded • Pink at Stillwater Cove conceded • Most Important: Yellow area is SMCA in the middle of Ricketts SMR
Evolution of an MPA Array • “Option 2 Array” • Blue is SMR • Breakwater to Lovers’ • Fishing beyond 60 ft. • Pink is SMCA • Recreational Fishing • Kelp Extraction • Dark Green is strong SMCA • Light Green is SMCA conceded • Grey is SMR conceded
Evolution of an MPA Array • Fisher MPAs overlaid on divers • Area from Breakwater to PG Moss Beach all allows some extraction except Hopkins SMR • Area from Cypress Point to Stillwater Cove all extractive • Pinnacles small SMR • Point Lobos to north of Yankee Point SMR • Yankee Point Reef no protection
Evolution of an MPA Array • The big view showing the size of Monterey peninsula MPAs relative to other areas along the coast