Marine protected areas need more than a boundary. Jamie Blatter of the California Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network explains how MPAs are designed, monitored, and maintained. The conversation explores community partnerships, Tribal participation, climate readiness, and the evidence used to assess whether protection is working. A practical look at how marine protected areas turn ocean research into long-term conservation policy.
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Episode Guest: Jamie Blatter
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