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sunrise with red canoe in Los Osos

PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS: SHARE THE BEAUTY AND BOUNTY OF MORRO BAY

Sep 25, 2020

Polycera atra (top) and Polycera hedgpethi on Bugula brozoan prey San Luis Obispo County, California

Sea Slugs on the Move: Bent on World Domination, or Opportunistic Travel Bums?

Sep 19, 2020

This photograph shows a collection of tiny trash pieces. They may be small, but removing them from the environment can have a big positive impact.

International Coastal Cleanup Day Gets Social-Distancing Friendly

Sep 12, 2020

Photo Contest: Share the Beauty and Bounty of Morro Bay

Aug 28, 2020

Morro Baycam: Cloud Watching, Spring and Summer 2020

Aug 21, 2020

Giant Water Bugs, also known as “Toe-Biters,” are large invertebrate predators with a powerful bite! Females typically deposit their eggs onto the males’ back, and the male “Toe-Biter” keeps the eggs safe until they hatch.

Bioassessment 2020: Highlights from the Season

Aug 14, 2020

Catch Up On Morro Bay Estuary Wildlife Blog Series

Aug 07, 2020

You can make a difference by following ethical wildlife photography practices and scrutinizing wildlife photos carefully for signs of disturbance. Photo by Gena Bentall.

Be Sea Otter Savvy: A New Perspective on Sea Otter Photography

Jul 31, 2020

Investigating the State of Morro Bay Estuary: State of the Bay Report 2020

Jul 24, 2020

Two volunteers wear waders and dark red plaid shirts. The one on the left holds an algae-covered rock that is about 12 inches long. The volunteer on the right uses a red ruler to measure the width of the rock. The data that they collect will be used to calculate the overall bioassessment survey results for the year.

Bioassessment Survey Results 2019: Tracking the Health of Local Creeks

Jul 17, 2020