| South Cape Mendocino State Marine Reserve | |
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 Map of the South Cape Mendocino State Marine Reserve and Sugarloaf Island special zone | |
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| Location | Humboldt County, California, US |
| Nearest city | Ferndale, California |
| Coordinates | 40°26′19.56″N 124°24′46.62″W / 40.4387667°N 124.4129500°W |
| Established | December 19, 2012 |
| Visitors | zero, fully protected |
| Governing body | California Department of Fish and Wildlife |
The South Cape Mendocino State Marine Reserve is an offshore marine protected area located off Cape Mendocino and the coastal town of Petrolia about 30 miles (48 km) south of Eureka. It marks California's westernmost point. The area is one of the most undeveloped sections of the California coast, and its waters are homes to important bird and mammal species. Within the South Cape Mendocino State Marine Reserve, the take of all living marine resources is prohibited.[1]
- ^ "North Coast Marine Protected Areas". California Department of Fish and Game. Retrieved 19 November 2012.