The Ocean's Safety Nets: Marine Protected Areas

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.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guest: Jamie BlatterLearn more about the California Marine Protected Area Collaborative NetworkFind 500 Queer Scientists HereFurther Reading on Queer EcologyEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.