/institute/ en /institute/academics/centers-initiatives/center-blue-economy/cbe-news/how-little-we-know-humans-and-recreation The California coast extends across 1,200 miles (3,000 miles depending on what is counted).  There have been extensive investments in understanding the physical and biological dimensions of the coast.  There are numerous world-class ocean science institutions in California furthering understanding of those dimensions.  However, there has been little effort to understand one of the key components of the marine ecosystem: human use. 2021-12-07T14:57:48-0800 Charles Colgan, Phil King, Sarah Jenkins 33604