The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is a Federally protected marine area offshore of California's central coast. Stretching from Marin to Cambria, the MBNMS encompasses a shoreline length of 276 miles and 6,094 square miles of ocean.
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- Location:
- Monterey, CA, 93940
- Phone:
- (831) 647-4201
- Mon - Fri:
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary These are images from the MBNMS Lost Fishing Gear mission conducted in October 2009.
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The Sanctuary's Water Quality Protection Program and the Central Coast Wetlands Group brought together diverse stakeholders to showcase applied research and promote regional collaboration to address complex watershed-based challenges.
Following the workshop was the Sip of the Sanctuary, a complimentary wine tasting ev...ent celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Agriculture Water Quality Alliance and honoring recipients of the 2009 AWQA Stewardship Awards.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary These are images from the MBNMS Lost Fishing Gear mission conducted in October 2009.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary The MBNMS Lost Fishing Gear mission, which began Oct. 18, is using a sanctuary-owned remotely operated vehicle to locate and retrieve stray gear. Based aboard the F/V Donna Kathleen, the operation has so far successfully retrieved 2-3 large nets with connected lines that together measure over 100ft, a 20ft gill net fra...gment and a crab trap at Portuguese Ledge State Marine Conservation Area.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary These are images from the MBNMS Lost Fishing Gear mission conducted in October 2009.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Marine spatial planning video with Dr. Jane Lubchenco. The MBNMS is mentioned, and our very own Bill Douros makes an appearance.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Join us for a free community event on Thursday, October 22nd at 6pm at the Steinbeck Forum in Monterey for the premier of a film documentary entitled "Legendary Fishermen - The Sea of Joe from Sicily to Alaska." Enzo Incontro, the film director and MPA manager for Plemmirio in Sicily, follows the story of one of the ...Sicilian fishermen who became legendary after traveling for 40 day trips in small sailboats to the coast of Alaska for salmon fishing. Joe Bonanno settled in Monterey with his family and has spent time between Sicily, Monterey and Alaska over the past 40 years. Following the film will be a light reception.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary The rainy season will soon be upon us, so we're going to need volunteers to help with our First Flush event. Our first training will be on September 17 from 6-9pm at the Monterey Office. Hope to see you there!
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Join us for our 17th anniversary and Exploration Center site dedication at the 2009 Ocean Fair on September 19, 2009 at 11am in Santa Cruz at the corner of Pacific Avenue and The Fun Spot Parking Lot. There will be birthday cake.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary EcoViz has created a visualization of our camera sled project, combining 3D animation with actual seabed footage. It's the video labeled, "Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Camera Sled Survey" and is available in two different sizes (4 MB and 25 MB) for folks with different internet connection speeds.
ecoviz.csumb.edu
EcoViz is a group of projects developing ecosystem science visualization products for research, education, and management applications.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Vans Warped Tour in The Salinas Californian
Musicians to clean up waterways surrounding Monterey Bay on Tuesday | thecalifornian.com | The Salin
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EarthEcho International, an nonprofit environmental education and youth leadership organization working to restore and protect the world's oceans, has announced a collaboration with the Vans Warped
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Vans Warped Tour in the Monterey County Herald
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CLEANING MACHINE: Vans Warped aids waterway restoration
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Earthecho International and the Vans Warped Tour
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Today announced a collaboration with the Vans Warped Tour and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to clean up the waterways surrounding Monterey Bay on August 18, 2009.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 8/12 - Santa Cruz Sentinel, “Partial remains of ancient toothed whale discovered on California beach”
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Warped Tour Returns
On Tuesday August 18th, the MBNMS hosts Vans Warped Tour for Warped EcoRodie Challenge #8. The tour's ecopartner EarthEcho International encouraged 120 band members and staff to enhance the sanctuary's health through conservation activities.
