Nonprofits Making a Splash Protecting California’s Coastline and Sealife

Nonprofits Making a Splash Protecting California’s Coastline and Sealife

California’s nearly thousand-mile coastline is both a sanctuary for marine biodiversity and a sun-drenched hub of human activity, lined with dramatic cliffs, foggy coves, and golden beaches. These coastal waters support hundreds of fish and marine mammal species and provide critical habitat for thousands of invertebrates. Coastal tourism and recreation contribute approximately $22 billion annually to California’s economy and sustain more than 35…