"The Chumash people have occupied this area for more than 15,000 years, and the Pacific Ocean is 'the birth of life' for the Chumash... some ancient Chumash villages are submerged under water about 3 to 6 miles west of the current tide lines... This is one of the reasons why a sanctuary is imperative for the Chumash: It would ensure that their ancestors have a quiet resting place."
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#CloseDiabloCanyon
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/proposed-national-marine-sanctuaries-provide-a-pathway-toward-indigenous-led-ocean-conservation/

"Preserving marine and cultural resources along 156 miles of Central California Coastline"

"Estimated to generate $23 million in economic activity and create 600 new jobs"

"Will safeguard the Central Coast from offshore oil expansion and other threats"

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https://chumashsanctuary.org/partners/