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Ohana · 11-11-2009, 11:24 AM

I have to ask because no matter how hard I look I cannot find a clear-cut definition: What is the major differences between the SMCA and SMR designations for the MPA's (I feel like I am back in the Navy with all these acronyms).

What I could gather is that receiving an SMR is the kiss of death; nothing can be touched.

The SMCA is where is gets gray. Can you still hook and line fish in a SMCA or is it one of those "I call it as I see it" designations or does each SMCA have its own unique regulations?

Thanks,

Kevin

11-11-2009, 11:24 AM	#1
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	What is the difference between SMCA and SMR? I have to ask because no matter how hard I look I cannot find a clear-cut definition: What is the major differences between the SMCA and SMR designations for the MPA's (I feel like I am back in the Navy with all these acronyms). What I could gather is that receiving an SMR is the kiss of death; nothing can be touched. The SMCA is where is gets gray. Can you still hook and line fish in a SMCA or is it one of those "I call it as I see it" designations or does each SMCA have its own unique regulations? Thanks, Kevin