Duxbury Reef, the largest exposed shale reef along the Pacific Coast, is a haven for over 200 species, from vibrant nudibranchs to camouflaged decorator crabs that flourish in its pools. Designated a state marine conservation area in 2009, it already has stricter rules than most coastal waters.
A West Marin conservation group has called to strengthen protections for its rich biodiversity, urging the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to outlaw all fishing around…