The administration of the Channel Islands Marine Protected Areas Network requires close coordination with the State of California, the Channel Islands National Park, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Sanctuary Advisory Council, the University of California and other academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The Sanctuary tracks its efforts and those of its partners to 1) guide MPA managers to effectively administer the MPA network; 2) identify long-term trends in natural resources, economic impacts, public awareness and compliance; and 3) detail administrative capacity, including administrative challenges, such as funding needs.

For further details on the administration of the MPA network please visit the biological and socioeconomic monitoring, education and outreach, cooperative enforcement and community involvement web pages and links.