California Coastal Trail - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
California Coastal Trail video by Rigler Creative, highlighting Monterey Bay. Produced with a Whale Tail grant from the Coastal Commission to the International Documentary Association. For the whole series, see
Welcome to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
A short, acoustic series of images and video representing much of the life and activities you will find within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is a Federally protected marine area offshore of California's central coast. Stretching from Marin to Cambria, the MBNMS encompasses a shoreline length of 276 miles and 6,094 square miles of ocean. Supporting one of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems, it is home to numerous mammals, seabirds, fishes, invertebrates and plants in a remarkably productive coastal environment. The MBNMS was established for the purpose of resource protection, research, education, and public use of this national treasure. The MBNMS is part of a system of 13 National Marine Sanctuaries and one marine national monument, administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. For more information, please visit
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Two minutes of a morning in Monterey Bay, 14 August 2015
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
From the series HIDDEN STORIES OF MONTEREY, highlighting lesser known, people, places and things in Monterey.
What is the story behind the waterfront recreation trail from Castroville to Pacific Grove? How did it start? What did it used to be? We get to the bottom of these stories and more about the beloved and scenic Monterey trail.
Paul Michel: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
As Superintendent of the largest National Marine Sanctuary in the Continental United States, Paul Michel is a very busy gentlemen. As a dedicated Ocean Enthusiast, his eyes literally light up when the subject of Marine Protected Areas, or Whale Disentanglement, or the Black Abalone transplant program or any of the hundreds of great projects, studies and programs that are currently or have taken place under the auspices of the Sanvtucry system. If you love the Ocean...this is a great video for your viewing pleasure and/or your knowledge-hungry brain.
The Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and Disturbances
The Monterey Bay, known around the world for its beauty. It is home to an astounding array of wildlife. Casual observers can see more than 300 species of birds here at various times of the year, 33 kinds of marine mammals and thousands of different fishes and invertebrates that thrive in the rich waters.
It is such a natural wonder that the bay was designated a national marine sanctuary in 1992 to extend extra protections to this jewel. Since then, the state of California and local communities have enacted more restrictions to protect plants and animals along and in the bay.
Still, Monterey Bay has problems with people interfering with nature, intentionally or otherwise. It is hard enough for the wildlife to survive in the harsh environment of the ocean without humans disrupting their daily cycles and adding unnatural stresses.
In the past few years there has been a proliferation of kayakers and more recently paddle boarders in Monterey Bay and not all of them know how to or care to avoid the animals that are trying to rest. Several times a day now we see kayaks or paddle boarders ride right into the kelp with sleeping otters and get so close the animals wake up, dive and flee for their safety. We've also seen many go into restricted coves and land on no-access beaches scaring away colonies of harbor seals trying to sleep there.
While such intruders may not see animals die in front of them, they are contributing to shortened lives.
We are working to educate those kayakers and paddle boarders who are violating the law and not maintaining a safe distance from the wildlife. Here in the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary we care about our wildlife and are taking actions to protect them. Please share this video and the series of videos to come to help spread the word and protect the amazing creatures that live among us. You can also visit our Facebook pages at facebook.com/harborsealsofpacificgrove and facebook.com/seaottersofmontereybay
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Ocean recreation, in-action! Check out our highlights reel of the experiences awaiting visitors to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and listen to some local surfing legends share their views on what makes the breaks off Santa Cruz county ideal surf spots.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary's 25th Anniversary
Designated in 1992, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a federally protected marine area offshore of California's central coast. Stretching from Marin to Cambria, the sanctuary encompasses a shoreline length of 276 miles and 6,094 square statute miles of ocean, extending an average distance of 30 miles from shore. At its deepest point, the sanctuary reaches 12,713 feet (more than two miles!). It is one of our nation's largest marine sanctuaries, larger then Yellowstone National Park.
The sanctuary contains extensive kelp forests and one of North America's largest underwater canyons and closest-to-shore deep ocean environments. Its diverse marine ecosystem also includes rugged rocky shores, wave-swept sandy beaches and tranquil estuaries. These habitats harbor an incredible variety of marine life.
There are so many ways to enjoy the sanctuary, including wildlife viewing, scuba diving, boating, surfing, and many other activities. So, when you visit the California central coast, be sure to “get into” our sanctuary!
One Breath: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary from YSTV
An absolutely spectacular docmentary (short format) about the creation of this Sanctuary from the beginning...millions of years ago to the present. This is the work of Ocean Producer Extraordinaire, Robert Talbot who achieves through videographic metaphor, what most of us could never articulate. A MASTERPIECE OF OCEAN FILMMAKING!!!
Monterey Bay seals
Monterey Bay seals
Monterey Travel Guide | California Travel Tips
California travel expert Veronica Hill shares her Monterey Travel Guide in this episode of California Travel Tips.
Located two hours south of San Francisco and 5 1/2 hours north of LA, Monterey retains the charm of a small town while boasting some of the best dining, shops and attractions on the Central Coast.
Cannery Row, immortalized in the 1945 John Steinbeck novel, is one of Monterey's top attractions. Today, Cannery Row's sardine factories are now home to quirky shops, chain restaurants and posh hotels. Monterey Bay Aquarium, housed in historic Hovden Cannery, is a must-see attraction. A downstairs exhibit displays Steinbeck memorabilia and vintage sardine machinery.
For a fun day out with the kids, check out Old Fisherman's Wharf, originally built in 1846. It's a typical bustling pier, with million-dollar Monterey boats, fresh seafood, candy shops and amusements.
We stopped for lunch at Old Fisherman's Grotto, known for its fresh cracked crab and the best clam chowder in Monterey. I have to say, it lived up to its reputation.
For a great locals-style breakfast, pop in to Old Monterey Cafe on Alvarado Street.
Next, rent a surrey from Bay Bikes and explore Monterey State Historic Park, just a few blocks up the street. You'll find some of the best preserved adobes in California here, including Custom House, built by Mexico in 1827 for sea trading, and California's First Theatre, built in 1846 as entertainment for local sailors. California's first state constitution was drafted at Colton Hall in 1849.
When booking Monterey hotels, plan well in advance. The town books up quickly in September during the Monterey Jazz Festival and in June during the Monterey Blues Festival.
Looking out at the pristine protected waters of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, it's easy to fall in love with this stunning coastal getaway.
With so much to do and see, Monterey is one of the best beach vacations in California.
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John Armor in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
This year, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary celebrates its 25th anniversary. To celebrate, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries director John Armor took a dive in the sanctuary. Find out what he thought of his first dive there!
2018 Nautilus Live expedition to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Last year, scientists aboard the E/V Nautilus visited Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and discovered thousands of brooding octopuses in the deep sea! Check out our video to learn what it was like to make that discovery, and then visit nautiluslive.org to see their recent return to the octopus garden.
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KQED Science Expanding Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Hangout on Air
KQED SCIENCE is hosting a Hangout On Air round table discussion about the proposed expansion of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. While the area will increase by just 1%, it isn't just any small patch of ocean water. It's the busiest, most high-profile section of Northern California's coast, a highway for oil tankers and fishing boats, a recreational haven and a backdrop for millions of photographs -- the waters directly west of the Golden Gate Bridge. People assume that the water around the Golden Gate is protected. It's not, said Maria Brown, superintendent of the adjacent Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. That area is of unparalleled beauty. It is an iconic area. But expanding the sanctuary could affect everything from firework shows to whether people can ride Jetskis off the Marin Headlands. We'll touch on all of these issues in our discussion.
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Participants:
Paul Rogers - KQED SCIENCE & Environment's Managing Editor and environmental reporter for The San Jose Mercury News
Dan Haifley - O'Neill Sea Odyssey
Eben Schwartz - the Marine Debris Program Manager for the California Coastal Commission
Maria Brown - Superintendent, Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Denise Shea - Director of Volunteer Programs for the +Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Scuba Diving in Monterey Bay, California
Learn about what makes the Monterey Bay one of the top diving destinations in the world.
Produced by the City of Monterey
Directed by Eric Palmer
Featuring music by Josh Woodward
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Sanctuary Exploration Center
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to foster stewardship of the region's marine ecosystem. Just steps from the ocean, the two-story, 12,387 square-foot center, located in Santa Cruz' famed beach area, functions as the sanctuary's premier interpretive facility. Our guest, Lisa Uttal, Sanctuary Exploration Center Interim Director, describes how interactive exhibits connect people with the water, geology, ecosystems, and the extraordinary diversity of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Exhibits include the Exploration Theater, a walk through a kelp forest, intertidal touchpool, open-ocean mini-theater and a replica deep-sea canyon with a remotely operated vehicle.
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Legacy Awards
Legacy Award Honorees:
Dan Haifley, Executive Director, O’Neill Sea Odyssey
Gary Griggs, Director, UC Santa Cruz Institute of Marine Sciences
Mr. Haifley has been Executive Director of O’Neill Sea Odyssey since 1999. He raises funds for its core and special programs and he is a leading advocate for hands-on environmental education. Dan served as District Chief of Staff for the late California Senator Henry J. Mello from 1993 until 1996; Executive Director of Save Our Shores from 1986 to 1993; and Community Affairs Officer for PG&E in the Monterey Bay from 1997 to 1999. Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is past Chair of the Santa Cruz County Commission on the Environment, past Co-chair of the Dominican Hospital Community Advisors Committee, and currently serves on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council where he also previously served from 2001 to 2007. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitor’s Council from 1993 to 1995 and from 2000 to 2006, and from 2015 to 2017 was Chair of the Advisory Committee for the successful effort to gain national monument status for the
Cotoni-Coast Dairies property north of Santa Cruz. Dan has received recognition from the California State Senate, State Assembly, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and the City of Santa Cruz for his efforts to establish the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, promote 26 California local ordinances regarding offshore oil and protect California’s coastline. He also received the 2011 Ocean Hero Award from Save Our Shores. He is married to Rebecca Haifley and has two grown children, Aaron and Julia.
Gary Griggs, distinguished professor of Earth and planetary sciences at UC Santa Cruz, has led the campus's Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) since 1991. At the end of June 2018, he stepped down as IMS director and returned to full-time teaching and research.
Established in 1976 as the Center for Coastal Marine Studies, the IMS is an interdisciplinary research unit supporting a diverse group of faculty and researchers working on marine biology, coastal ecology, fisheries and fishery management, ocean processes, marine toxicology, and marine geology. IMS researchers have earned international recognition as experts on marine mammals and seabirds, coastal ecosystems, marine protected areas, harmful algal blooms, climate change, sea level rise, and other topics.
The institute provides state-of-the-art facilities both on the main UCSC campus and at the Coastal Science Campus, which has grown dramatically since Long Marine Laboratory opened in 1978. Griggs was instrumental in establishing partnerships with state and federal agencies, leading to a NOAA Fisheries lab and a state marine wildlife center now located at the Coastal Science Campus and a U.S. Geological Survey lab nearby. Interactions and collaborations with scientists at these agencies benefit both research and teaching at UC Santa Cruz.
Griggs also oversaw the development of new facilities at Long Marine Laboratory, including the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, with its public outreach and education programs, the Ocean Health building, and a major expansion of the marine vertebrate research facilities currently under way. A new Coastal Biology building to house the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is set to open this summer.
Geological Model from Monterey Bay, California, USA
Visualizing AEM, well and water quality data from Monterey Bay, California, USA.
A deeper dive into marine sanctuary at Whalefest Monterey
Whalefest is a two-day celebration of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the marine wildlife that call it home. Sanctuary superintendent Paul Michel updated the public on a rescue mission of endangered black abalone in Big Sur, threatened after a massive landslide in May 2017.
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