Local Zoning Changes Enact Protections for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
What happened
Local zoning changes were enacted to protect the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. These local protections have been described as a coastal “blue wall” against potential threats. The changes relate to local zoning and governance actions in the area.
Why it matters
The protections are enacted amid federal pursuit of offshore oil development and seabed mining. The sanctuary is noted for sustaining ecological systems essential to human life, regulating climate, and providing food and livelihoods.
Who's involved
- Monterey Bay National Marine SanctuaryThe marine protected area that is being protected by the zoning changes.
- Santa Cruz CountyThe county where the new zoning protections for the sanctuary were established.
- city councilThe legislative body responsible for altering municipal policy and development scope through zoning.
- CapitolaThe city within Santa Cruz County where local governance actions are taking place.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Monterey Bay National Marine SanctuarySpeculative
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary could face economic pressures from offshore oil development and seabed mining.
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The entities involved
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
marine protected area in California, USA
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