climate change

California King Tides Project: Photograph the Future January 1–3, 2022

Dec 30, 2021

In the heavy rains of March 2018, the willows and other plants in the restored flood plain at Twin Bridges along with the wide expanse of salt marsh at the waters edge gave the rushing runoff a place to slow down and sink in. Without these natural spaces, flood waters continue on toward the bay in full force and the possibility of increased erosion and damage to infrastructure rises.

Photograph Friday: drought and big storms around the Morro Bay estuary

Aug 13, 2021

This image shows the stairway to the beach at Tidelands Park. An ultra-low tide is pictured on the left and an ultra-high tide on the right.

Help Scientists See the Future: California King Tides Project 2020 to 2021

Dec 11, 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

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

Jul 24, 2020

May is for Bay: victory garden and composting

May 22, 2020

20 ways you can be more environmentally friendly during the roaring eco-20s.

Jan 31, 2020

Morro Bay Wildlife Spotlight: Balls of Spines (AKA Sea Urchins)

Jan 24, 2020

windy cove king tide 2019

Help Scientists See the Future: California King Tides Project 2020

Jan 03, 2020

Locals and visitors alike enjoy walking along the estuary at sunset.

Director’s Desk: #IHeartEstuaries 2019 in Morro Bay

Feb 15, 2019