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Photo Friday: Watching the Rain

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Chorro Creek at Canet Road was at 6 feet on Thursday, January 19.

December Field Updates, 2016

Posted on January 13, 2017 (January 17, 2017) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

This horn shark hid in the eelgrass bed at State Park Marina as the tide receded. Horn sharks aren’t known for their speed and graceful swimming. Rather, they move slowly and like to hide among crevices in rocks, in kelp, and in eelgrass beds like this one was doing.

Director’s Letter: A Window on the Bay

Posted on December 30, 2016 (August 28, 2023) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

We sometimes see mother otters with pups on their chests floating by.

Top Estuary Program Blog Posts of 2016

Posted on December 23, 2016 (March 7, 2019) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

From Morro Bay to New Orleans, Estuary Programs Make a Difference

Posted on December 16, 2016 (August 28, 2023) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Marshland in Plaquemines Parish is disappearing quickly as waves and currents wash land away.

Help Scientists See the Future in King Tides

Posted on December 9, 2016 (December 7, 2016) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

The boat ramp was also inundated by the high water.

November Field Updates, 2016

Posted on December 2, 2016 (December 2, 2016) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Karissa with fins

Giving Thanks at the Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Posted on November 24, 2016 (August 28, 2023) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Photo Friday: Focus on Water

Posted on November 18, 2016 (March 7, 2019) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Water levels in the salt marsh depend on the tides. Here, California horn snails are visible in a pool left behind as the tide went out.

California’s Plastic Bag Ban and Morro Bay

Posted on November 11, 2016 (September 21, 2017) by Morro Bay National Estuary Program