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Are There Microplastics in Our Estuary?

Posted on March 17, 2023 (March 22, 2023)
Posted in Blog PostsTagged cal poly, microplastic, microplastics, monitoring, research

February 2023 Field Updates: Monitoring Expansive Eelgrass Beds and Microscopic Plankton 

Posted on March 10, 2023 (March 9, 2023)
Posted in Blog Posts, Field UpdatesTagged eelgrass, field updates, monitoring, plankton, restoration

Wildlife Spotlight: Sharing our Coast with Northern Elephant Seals

Posted on February 24, 2023 (February 24, 2023)
Posted in Blog Posts, Wildlife spotlightTagged elephant seals, endangered species, wildlife

Monitoring Bay and Watershed Health: Bacteria Sampling Partnership with Cuesta College

Posted on February 17, 2023 (February 9, 2023)
Posted in Blog Posts, Guest postTagged bacteria sampling, cuesta college, monitoring, morro bay, san luis obispo

January 2023 Field Updates: Heavy Rainfall and High Flows

Posted on February 10, 2023 (February 9, 2023)
Posted in Blog Posts, Field Updates, Restoration projectsTagged chorro creek, flooding, morro bay, rainfall, san luis obispo

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This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement CE-98T25101 to the Bay Foundation of Morro Bay. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the EPA endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in this document.