Location
Key Information
| 84 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 85 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
Boundary: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Unmodified)
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October 2023
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Purpose
To protect critical habitats which lie next to Vandenberg Air Force Base and which are able to sustain a wide range of species. Rocky cliffs, offshore reef, and sandy bottom habitats are some of the key habitats protected through the restrictions. Additionally, the restrictions were implemented in order to maintain fishing access to other nearby reefs.
Species of Concern: Multiple
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource, except under a scientific collecting permit issued by the department or with specific authorization from the commission for research, restoration, or monitoring purposes.
Allowed
Take incidental to base operations and commercial space launch operations identified by the Vandenberg Air Force Base Commander as mission critical.