Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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"Can threatened marine habitats be protected in Southern California waters without hurting what remains of the region’s commercial fishing industry? In Santa Barbara we learn more about the debate over marine protected areas, protected spots on the open ocean that have been called “Yosemite’s of the seas” for their biodiversity and ecological significance, but fishing captains say their expansion could hurt their livelihoods.

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