Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Vessels in busy shipping areas can injure or kill whales.

Federal agency urges boaters to slow down to protect migrating whales in Monterey Bay

Amanda Wernik

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is urging boaters to slow down near shore. It's to prevent whale-boat collisions that could harm or kill the mammals.

NOAA offers educational programs to learn about California's watersheds.

Environment and Energy

Monterey Bay Sanctuary seeks volunteers for annual water quality check

Amanda Wernik

On May 4, volunteers from San Simeon to Half Moon Bay will collect water to analyze its quality and sustainability.

A map of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary will close the gap between the Monterey Bay and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuaries.

Environment and Energy

Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary approaches final steps of designation process

Gabriela Fernandez

The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is approaching the final steps in its designation process. The federal government is expected to hold a public review of the proposal next month.

Government and Politics

Deep sea octopus gardens intrigue scientists

During a recent expedition to study the largest octopus garden ever discovered, scientists stumbled across a second garden about 5 miles away. Located off…

Environment and Energy

Central Coast marine sanctuaries under review

Just like the current review of 27 national monuments across America by the Department of the Interior, the federal Department of Commerce is looking to…