Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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California's commercial fishing industry depends on healthy oceans. In Santa Barbara, fishermen supply locally caught seafood while supporting California's coastal economy. Their fishing practices and marine protected areas (MPAs) shape the future of local seafood.

This clip originally aired as part of Earth Focus Season 8 Episode 3: Protecting California’s Coast


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