The article details a foraging tour at Estero Bluffs State Park, California, organized by Kelpful, which teaches traditional seaweed collection methods used by Indigenous peoples. The Northern Chumash Tribal Council has long advocated for a marine sanctuary in this region, resulting in the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary by the Biden administration, which protects vast amounts of coastal waters and acknowledges Indigenous cultural sites. The sanctuary represents a collaborative effort to honor Indigenous heritage while conserving marine ecosystems.
Damp cold seeped into my bones as the sun disappeared over Estero Bluffs State Park, near the town of Cayucos, California.
The Biden administration designated the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary as the first marine sanctuary comanaged by Indigenous peoples, protecting various marine life.
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