Learning about the estuary can be fun!
Estuaries are special places. They form when fresh water from creeks and streams mix with salty ocean water. They are home to many, many plants, animals and fish.
The fresh water in Morro Bay comes from creeks in the watershed. A watershed is an area of land that drains rainfall into creeks, which then carry that water into the estuary or the ocean.
Explore the links below to learn more about the Morro Bay Estuary, its watershed and their ecology.
Check out our list of summer outdoor exploration opportunities here.
- Sammy the Steelhead
- Learn About Marine Debris
- Other Links
Join Sammy and his family to learn about steelhead fish and areas in which they live, like Morro Bay's watershed.
Marine debris is everyone's problem, affecting everything from the environment to the economy. Marine debris comes in many forms, from a cigarette butt to a 4,000-pound derelict fishing net. Learn more with NOAA's Marine Debris Activity Book and the Trash Travels Coloring Page.
How much do you know about estuaries?
Take the Estuary Quiz by clicking here!
Local kids exploring the bay. Photo by Eileen Vavra