The Los Angeles County Marine Protected Area (MPA) Collaborative is
hosting the 2nd Honor the Ocean celebration on October 20 at Zuma
Beach in Malibu. The event is open to the community and honors ocean
stewardship, education and science efforts to preserve and protect the
ocean.“Marine Protected Areas offer habitat and species protection
and provide great recreational opportunities for people have chances
to visit healthy marine environments. Honoring special places in
coastal California in combination with stories from traditional
maritime cultures is enriching and inspirational for all,” states
Phyllis Grifman, USC Sea Grant’s Associate Director and member of
the South Coast MPA Stakeholder Group.
Chumash maritime culture will be shared throughout the day beginning
with a blessing from Ceremonial Elder Mati Waiya followed later in the
day by traditional Chumash and Tongva storytelling. Guests will learn
about and see the tomol, the Chumash redwood sewn-plank canoe “Xax
A’lul-koy”of the Chumash Maritime Association.
Zuma Beach is part of the Point Dume State Marine Conservation Area,
and the event partners will share information about local MPAs, marine
life, local fishing and opportunities to get involved in citizen
science projects including MPA Watch, and iNaturalist. Ocean safety
tips, basic CPR, marine related career information and more will be
offered throughout the day. Join us for a day of learning, sharing,
and celebrating with the community! Surfing lessons are offered
adjacent to the event. Plenty of parking is available. Water
stations will be available to refill water bottles.
Schedule of activities: 10:00 a.m. Ceremonial Chumash blessing with
Mati Waiya; 11:30 a.m. guided beach walk and iNaturalist introduction
with USC Sea Grant; 12:00 p.m. storytelling by Chumash and Tongva
Elders; 1:00 p.m. guided beach walk and scavenger hunt with The Bay
Foundation.
Collaborative Partners: http://www.mpacollaborative.org/la/
[http://www.mpacollaborative.org/la/]
MPA groups and organizations will lead activities and share
information at booths throughout the day including the Wishtoyo
Chumash Foundation, Tongva Elder Julia Bogany, Chumash Maritime
Association, LA County Lifeguards, CA Department of Fish and Wildlife,
Los Angeles Waterkeeper (including two buses of MPA Creeks to Coast
engaged high schoolers), Heal the Bay, Coastal Conservation
Association California, USC Sea Grant, The Bay Foundation, Malibu
Makos, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, City of Malibu, Los Angeles County
Department of Beaches and Harbors, and others.
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