Award Period
to
Award Amount
$263,589
Agency Name
California State University Monterey Bay
Award Number
5233301A-11082023-S
PI First Name
Jenn
PI Last Name
Caselle
MSI People
Area/s of Research
Climate Change Science
Ecology and Evolution
Marine Conservation, Policy and Education
Abstract
We will be part of a team of experts in MPA design, monitoring, and evaluation to help the state identify and evaluate changes that have occurred in the deeper portions of California MPAs and to help design plans for the continued monitoring of California MPAs.
Goals and Objectives of UCSB work:
1. Collect information from drop camera (BRUV- baited remote underwater video) surveys to a) demonstrate the effectiveness of new, lower-cost video tools that are being used around the world,
2. Based on a time series of BRUV data, provide an analysis and evaluation of changes in MPAs and associated Reference sites, and provide recommendations about future MPA monitoring, guided by the Action Plan.