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How Marine Protected Areas Impact Seafood Harvest
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.
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