The Laguna Bluebelt Coalition brings together organizations and individuals with a common goal of protecting and restoring marine life, conserving biological diversity, and maintaining healthy, sustainable marine habitats.

Congratulations to our 15th Annual Photo Contest Winners! You can view these inspiring, fun winning photos celebrating Laguna's Marine Protected Areas by clicking Here

Now it's your turn to vote from our FB page for your favorite among the Best of the Rest
Don't miss the Artist Reception on August 6th at LCAD Gallery to celebrate the Winning Photographers, our MPAs and Friends of the Bluebelt!



Learn more to protect Laguna's "Last Mile" and marine ecosystems:

View the full Reef Check document.

View the Video about the Laguna MPA & Reef Check Survey

Sign our petition to protect the "Last Mile" of Laguna's MPA



Watch our Winning Film, The Deep Blue Sea:

Click here to watch this short, 10 minute heart touching film

Discover what's it like to grow up exploring Laguna's beaches!



Learn about Laguna’s local marine life:

Click here to download the Coloring Book and word puzzles

Print the pages, enjoy coloring them, and learn what’s under the sea just off our coast!


Protect Our Sealife

Call 949 494-6571 for Violations
Protect our Sealife Your participation is important to the success of our marine reserves. The reserves are ours to restore or lose. We ask that you all become stewards and proponents of our new ocean reserves. More Info and Contact Numbers

Marine Reserves at Work

Positive Results
Marine Reserves at work The marine reserve at Cabo Pulmo in the Baja has shown dramatic recovery in just 10 years. Scripps Institute has documented the total amount of fish in the reserve increased over 460% from 1999 to 2009. More Info

Community Support

Protect & Restore Marine Life Habitat
Community Support is Critical The MLPA planning effort sparked an outpouring of public support from elected officials, local businesses, community organizations and scientists.More Info
What's New?

What's New?

All the Happenings

    • The Susi Q hosts a great party when they celebrate the WINNERS of our Annual Photo Contest at the Gallery Q! Our special thanks to Laguna College of Art and Design for hosting our Artist Reception and displaying the WINNERS in their Gallery!
    • Cox Conserves Hero, Mike Beanan and Jinger Wallace, donated their awards of $5,000 each to the Bluebelt. Their recognition is the first in Orange County.
    • Laguna Bluebelt receives City of Laguna Beach Environmental Award More Info
      Read About More News and Happenings

Take Action!

Take Action!

Your Support is Crucial

    • Support our Marine ReservesYour support is critical if they are to succeed. The Bluebelt is spreading the word -educating and inspiring both residents and visitors to nurture and care for these special places. Watch our  educational videocontaining great information about our Marine Protected Areas and stunning photos of Laguna’s special marine life.You can also help with MPA Watch coordinated by OC Coastkeeper supporting Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and our City’s effort to protect our MPAs. Click Here to Join Us.
    Read About More Actions to Take

MLPA Facts & Maps

MLPA Facts & Maps

What You Need to Know

California’s magnificent underwater habitats—kelp forest nurseries, underwater canyons, corals and sponges, pinnacles and rocky reefs—are every bit as varied and dramatic as our national parks located on land. The MLPA provides our best opportunity to preserve the beautiful bounty of our iconic ocean places. Our marine network of protected areas is a well-designed necklace to help marine ecosystems thrive for years to come. More Info

To See a World in a Grain of Sand

To See a World in a Grain of Sand

Jun 15, 2025
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Seashore
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  "To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower. To hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour." Read More »
At The Water’s Edge

At The Water’s Edge

Jun 20, 2025
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Kelp, Seashore
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Observations and thoughts on a flat, calmy day at the water's edge in August:   Sedimentary rock of taffy San Onofre Breccia swirls is a glorious sandstone with a color as vibrant as butter that abuts our beaches. Read More »
BOUNTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BLOY!

BOUNTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BLOY!

Jun 15, 2025
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Seashore
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Over the years we have seen Black Oyster Catchers (BLOY) from Dana Point in the south to Crystal Cove in the north, wherever there are healthy mussel beds and rocky ledges. Read More »
Wrack, Wrack, Glorious Wrack.

Wrack, Wrack, Glorious Wrack.

May 14, 2025
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Kelp, Seashore
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  Laguna Beach Walkers Walk the Wrack.       Definition: Perhaps from Middle Dutch, wrak,wreckage; the term corresponds to Old English wraec Wrack. Hence the term "Wrack and Ruin" Read More »
Winter Low Tides

Winter Low Tides

Apr 7, 2025
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Tidepools
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    What is hidden under the water during the hot summer sun is uncovered in the cooler winter months. Read More »
Leopard Sharks, <br/>Bat Rays and Me

Leopard Sharks,
Bat Rays and Me

Mar 30, 2025
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Kelp, Marine Protected Areas
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  If you're (fool) hardy enough to get in the water to snorkel or scuba in the late fall/early winter Read More »
Tidepool Tales and Kelp

Tidepool Tales and Kelp

Jun 4, 2024
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Kelp, Tidepools
2 Comments
You don't have to get into the water to notice the tremendous increase in the kelp forest off Laguna over the last year. A number of groups including thousands of individuals Read More »
Shoreline Strolls

Shoreline Strolls

Jun 8, 2012
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Seashore
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After a night of light rain the wind has blown out the storm at Crystal Cove and Catalina shines bright with her sandy bluffs, white and clean. Read More »
We Can Celebrate!

We Can Celebrate!

Jul 2, 2011
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Marine Protected Areas
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Laguna and the rest of the South Coast will see their new marine life protections go into effect on January 1, 2012. Read More »
Marine Reserves Established!

Marine Reserves Established!

May 7, 2011
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Marine Protected Areas
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  Laguna Bluebelt members attended the Fish and Game Commission meeting in Ontario on May 4th urging the implementation of the reserves without delay. Read More »