Dive on in with California State Parks to a live Oceans Day celebration that raises awareness about marine conservation.

The event includes virtual visits to five Marine Protected Areas in California.

1. North Coast Redwoods District
Discover what treasures lay beneath the windswept sandy shore and explore what marine protection means for this remote coast.

2. Sonoma Mendocino Coast District
Explore a fully articulated whale skeleton at MacKerricher State Park.

3.Point Lobos SNR
Experience the giant kelp forest, learn about the animals that depend upon it, and what we can do to make sure our oceans are healthy and protected!

4. Crystal Cove State Park
Learn how Marine Protected Areas are benefiting fragile intertidal habitats in Southern California. 

5. Morro Bay State Park
Dive into Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to discover how they help protect our oceans.  

10am Pacific, 12noon Central, 1pm Eastern