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  1. Signatures
    171 out of 1,000
    Petitioning
    1. California Fish and Game Commission (President James Kellogg and Members of the Fish and Game Commission)
  2. Created By
    Cal Oceans
    Imperial Beach, CA
About this Petition Petition Letter
Why This Is Important

Catalina Island’s beautiful kelp forests, vibrant fish, and rocky reefs are under threat from overuse and overfishing, but there is a plan to save them.

Under legislation passed and signed in 1999, this area can be saved. And by saving it, we can improve the overall health of southern California's ocean.

The key is adoption of marine reserves, including the unique habitats of Farnsworth Banks and Long Point, by the state Fish and Game Commission.

There is broad support for the protection of Catalina Island, but some foreign fishing equipment manufacturers are lobbying to exclude it from California's ocean protection plan.

We URGE you to sign this petition to show your support to the California's Fish and Game Commission for a strong network of Marine Protected Areas. These protections will pay ecological and economic dividends, benefiting local fishermen and the broader public, now and into the future.

Recent Signatures

Re: Support for Marine Life Protection Act

Dear President Kellogg and Members for the California Fish and Game Commission,

President James Kellogg and
Members of the Fish and Game Commission
c/o California Fish and Game Commission
1416 Ninth Street
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090

Re: Support for Marine Life Protection Act

Dear President Kellogg and Members for the California Fish and Game Commission,

I strongly support the Marine Life Protection Act process and the establishment of a network of marine protected areas along the southern California coast, including Catalina Island. California’s oceans belong to all residents, and as such, we all have the responsibility to protect it.

On Catalina Island, the health of our ocean and economy go hand in hand. Countless jobs and businesses are built on coastal tourism and recreation, and Catalina Island is one of California’s most iconic attractions. Over 800,000 visitors come each year to Catalina, drawn by its striking topography, unique wildlife and rich coastal waters. In order to sustain this thriving tourism trade for years to come, we must protect Catalina’s marine life and habitats.

Catalina’s magnificent ocean life and its proximity to the mainland make it an attractive destination for divers, kayakers, researchers, and students. Its popularity with commercial and recreational fishermen helps contribute to the local tourism-based economy, but has resulted in declines of some fish species including sheephead and kelp bass. Setting aside a few key areas, including the unique habitats at Farnsworth Bank and Long Point, will provide protection for fragile ecosystems on both sides of Catalina Island, contributing to the long-term health and productivity of the surrounding waters. These protections will pay ecological and economic dividends, benefiting local fishermen and the broader public, now and into the future.

I urge you to SAVE CATALINA ISLAND by creating a marine reserve in Farnsworth Bank and Long Point. Thank you for helping to ensure the long-term well-being of our coast and ocean!

[Your name]