Biden administration takes step toward Indigenous-proposed marine sanctuary off California coast

The Biden administration has taken the penultimate step in designating a new marine sanctuary off California’s coast.

The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would recognize the Indigenous Chumash people’s connection to the region. 

Originally proposed by Fred Collins, the leader of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, the site would be the first Indigenous-proposed national marine sanctuary. 

The area in question is off the coast of central California...