California creates first tribal-led marine protected areas

Los Angeles Times - Oct 19, 2026

California wildlife regulators have made the state's first 'underwater parks' in an effort spearheaded by tribes. It's a win for Indigenous stewardship but a loss for fishers who warn they'll suffer an economic hit.

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