Monterey Bay

Feasting sea otters help reduce erosion, study saysFeasting sea otters help reduce erosion, study says

Feasting sea otters help reduce erosion, study says

Photo: A sea otter in the estuarine water of Elkhorn Slough, Monterey Bay, California. (Emma Levy via Courthouse News) The…

9 months ago
Pacific Fishery Management Council considering closures to protect deep-sea habitatsPacific Fishery Management Council considering closures to protect deep-sea habitats

Pacific Fishery Management Council considering closures to protect deep-sea habitats

MBARI’s ROV, Ventana being deployed at the proposed restoration and research site, Sur Ridge. (Brian Phan – Herald Correspondent) Deep-sea…

1 year ago
California sea otters nearly went extinct. Now they’re rescuing their coastal habitatCalifornia sea otters nearly went extinct. Now they’re rescuing their coastal habitat

California sea otters nearly went extinct. Now they’re rescuing their coastal habitat

Photo: A sea otter in the estuarine water of Elkhorn Slough, Monterey Bay, Calif. Emma Levy The California sea otter,…

1 year ago
Strawberry Case Study: What if Farmers Had to Pay for Water?Strawberry Case Study: What if Farmers Had to Pay for Water?

Strawberry Case Study: What if Farmers Had to Pay for Water?

Coral Davenport reported in the Pajaro Valley, meeting farmers, regulators and C.E.O.s and visiting oceanfront strawberry fields. Photographs by Nathan Weyland.[GIFT…

1 year ago
Marine Sanctuaries: The Secret Report the White House Doesn’t Want You to ReadMarine Sanctuaries: The Secret Report the White House Doesn’t Want You to Read

Marine Sanctuaries: The Secret Report the White House Doesn’t Want You to Read

It’s a simple choice, really. Do we want our National Marine Sanctuaries to be used for recreation, education, fishing and…

7 years ago