The California coast is a region of unsurpassed beauty and natural splendor, blessed with an abundance of rich and varied resources. The coast supports a diversity of plant communities and tens of thousands of species of insects and other invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, and mammals, including numerous rare and endangered species. From the lush redwood forests of the north to the wide, sandy beaches of the south, California's expansive coastline contains many distinct habitats.

More about California's Coastal Resources

Geography of Coastal Ecosystems

Ecological Resources

For More Information:

California Ocean and Coastal Environmental Access Network (Cal OCEAN)

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