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10. California beaches — and more.
California is filled with sought-after beaches, such as La Jolla, Carlsbad, Santa Monica, and others.
"California is also 'unique' and our 'coasts are heavily reliant on tourism as an economic driver,'" California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a statement responding to Zinke's exemption for Florida. "Our 'local and state voice' is firmly opposed to any and all offshore drilling. If that's your standard, we, too, should be removed from your list. Immediately."
A number of other tourist destinations are also at risk, including North Carolina's Outer Banks, Delaware's Bethany Beach, Massachusetts' Martha's Vineyard, and Long Island's Jones Beach.
Even the Makah Tribe of Washington, who rely heavily on fishing, are at risk.