estuary

A surfboard works as the perfect desk for a day of eelgrass monitoring

March Field Updates

Apr 08, 2016

How could climate change affect Morro Bay?

Mar 31, 2016

The steelhead trout eggs were transported to us in protective netting.

Look Who’s Swimming in the Estuary Program Nature Center…Trout!

Mar 24, 2016

While monitoring eelgrass, our staff spotted this California sea hare under the water at Coleman beach.

The Morro Bay Estuary Poetry Contest Goes Wild

Mar 18, 2016

Symbolic Fencing Helps Morro Bay’s Snowy Plovers

Mar 04, 2016

Be a Citizen Scientist

Feb 11, 2016

Appreciating Wetlands Worldwide and at Home

Jan 29, 2016

An increase in water flowing through local creeks helps fish and other aquatic species. This picture was taken at Pennington Creek in 2011.

El Niño, Rain, and the Estuary

Jan 07, 2016

Looking Back Over 2015

Dec 31, 2015

The boardwalk path through the elfin forest winds through eight different habitat types, and offers beautiful views of the estuary.

Great Family-Friendly Hikes Around the Estuary

Dec 24, 2015