Solutions to the problems

The problems of growing population and free access to the coast is affecting the California rocky intertidal. Although, harm is being done here, if we act fast this ecosystem can become much more sustainable. First, we should be addressing the free coast. California should enact laws to limit people going to these areas such as MPAs (marine protected areas). Another thing that comes up is schools taking field trips to these areas. The government should choose which rock intertidal should be able to visit and or rotate the ones used. This can help people in school still study and learn about this great ecosystem but at the same time be smart about which one to visit. The rotating could help because if there is harm done, it will have time to naturally recover without another group of students coming in soon after. Lastly, a great idea is to make these places harder to reach. Not only by enacting more MPAs but they should look into making structures to deter people away form trying to make the trip there such as far or no parking. Along with, putting in man-made structures that could make a path to get there very hard to reach.