Sonoma Coast State Marine Conservation Area is a
protected area along the coast of northern
California, part of the North Central Coast Study Region.
It is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 3-fathom depth contour, and several points along 3 miles (4.8 km) of coast between Mussel Point and Schoolhouse Beach in
Sonoma County.[1]
Within this Area, the recreational taking of all marine
aquatic plants and some
invertebrates is prohibited. Commercial taking of
giant kelp and bull kelp is also prohibited.[2]
Sonoma Coast State Marine Conservation Area is a
protected area along the coast of northern
California, part of the North Central Coast Study Region.
It is bounded by the mean high tide line, the 3-fathom depth contour, and several points along 3 miles (4.8 km) of coast between Mussel Point and Schoolhouse Beach in
Sonoma County.[1]
Within this Area, the recreational taking of all marine
aquatic plants and some
invertebrates is prohibited. Commercial taking of
giant kelp and bull kelp is also prohibited.[2]