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Santa Barbara · SMCA (No-Take)

Goleta Slough State Marine Conservation Area

Can a freediver take anything here?

No

Nothing may be speared here.

The regulation, in CDFW’s words

It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource. Take incidental to certain permitted activities may be allowed. Other restrictions may apply. See CCR T14 §632(b) (link below) for details.

California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §632(b)(100) · 0.16 sq mi · CDFW page for this area

Regulations change. This is what the page said when it was read; check CDFW before you take anything.

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