# Newsom expands marine protected areas in California

https://www.smdp.com/newsom-announces-first-new-marine-protected-areas-in-a-decade-expands-point-dume-safeguards/

California expands marine protected areas by 15,000 acres. New zones protect kelp forests and support tribal stewardship. Goal is 30% coastal conservation by 2030.

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#marine #conservation #california #kelp #tribal

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Created: 2026-10-20T22:40:42.512535+00:00

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Original source: https://www.smdp.com/newsom-announces-first-new-marine-protected-areas-in-a-decade-expands-point-dume-safeguards/