Let’s Talk Closed Areas

Did you know that as of March 2011, the Gulf of Mexico had 295 marine protected areas? But not all of these are created equally – they can have varying levels of regulation and are managed by different organizations. Needless to say, marine protected areas can be a confusing topic. This storyboard aims to clear up some of that confusion, discussing topics like what is a marine protected area, closed area enforcement and education, and who manages what? Launch storyboard to learn more!