Biden Administration establishes the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the first proposed by Indigenous peoples, along California's central coast.
The Biden Administration has established the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, covering 4,543 square miles along California’s central coast. This sanctuary, the first proposed by Indigenous peoples, aims to protect marine biodiversity and honor Chumash cultural heritage. It is the third-largest marine sanctuary in the U.S. and aligns with President Biden's conservation goals. The designation follows a decade of advocacy by the Chumash tribe and local leaders.
October 11, 2024
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