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

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

sunrise with red canoe in Los Osos

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

Posted on September 19, 2020 (September 21, 2020) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

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

International Coastal Cleanup Day Gets Social-Distancing Friendly

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

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.

Photo Contest: Share the Beauty and Bounty of Morro Bay

Posted on August 28, 2020 (September 18, 2020) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Morro Baycam: Cloud Watching, Spring and Summer 2020

Posted on August 21, 2020 (August 7, 2020) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Bioassessment 2020: Highlights from the Season

Posted on August 14, 2020 (August 25, 2020) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

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.

Catch Up On Morro Bay Estuary Wildlife Blog Series

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

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

Posted on July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2020) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

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

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

Posted on July 24, 2020 (July 24, 2020) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Bioassessment Survey Results 2019: Tracking the Health of Local Creeks

Posted on July 17, 2020 (July 20, 2020) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

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.