Education, Research & Conservation
Coastal Conservation & Research, Inc.
Through environmental planning, scientific research, habitat restoration & education CC&R seeks to improve the environmental quality from oak woodlands to deep sea communities.
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Elkhorn Slough Foundation
1698 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
831-728-5939
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Elkhorn Slough is an expansive tidal wetland and a rare ecosystem opening to Monterey Bay at Moss Landing. The Slough encompasses a tremendous diversity of life and is known as a birding "hot spot", with over 300 species of birds known to occur here. The Slough harbors the densest concentration of California Sea Otters on the coast, where they can be seen "rafting" up along Jetty Road.
The Slough hosts a National Estuarine Research Reserve - one of 29 around the country - managed by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife in concert with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The 1700-acre Reserve is accessed at 1700 Elkhorn Road and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 Am to 5:00 PM. It includes a visitor center with engaging exhibits and five miles of walking trails winding through oak woodlands, grasslands and along the waters edge.
The Elkhorn Slough Foundation is a conservation land trust that works closely with the Elkhorn Slough Reserve and hosts walks, kayak tours and programs. More information on the Slough and how you can visit and get involved is available at www.elkhornslough.org
Sea Otter Savvy
We at Sea Otter Savvy believe that most disturbance to sea otters is unintentional, motivated not by the intent to do harm but by lack of awareness. Essential to preventing disturbance before it occurs is an understanding of the unique vulnerability of sea otters and the importance of a healthy sea otter population to our coastal ecosystem. With outreach and education, we hope to increase awareness of the importance of protecting sea otters as part of our coastal community, and inspire everyone sharing the coastal environment with sea otters to adopt responsible viewing guidelines.
Marine Life Studies
Peggy Stap
P.O. Box 163
Moss Landing CA 95039 831-901-3833 info@marinelifestudies.com
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Marine Life Studies is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting our ocean, whales, dolphins, and other marine wildlife.
We do this by acquiring knowledge through ongoing research, data collection and observation, whale rescue, and sharing it with other organizations and our community so we can inspire the next generation of passionate conservationists.
The Whale Entanglement Team (WET)® is a group of unpaid professionals assembled and trained for the purpose of supporting large whale entanglement response. All work is directed under the authority of NOAA’s Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program. Responders learn to understand whale behavior, situation complexity, data collection, Incident Command, vessel operations, and safety prior to participating in whale rescue events.
Moss Landing Power Plant
Moss Landing Power Plant was originally constructed in 1950 to generate electricity. Over the years, the original power generating units have been retired and newer, more efficient units have been constructed. The vintage smoke stacks, which are no longer operational, have become a landmark for Moss Landing. On clear days, they are visible from Santa Cruz to the north and Monterey to the south, making them a visual point of navigation for many boaters. In addition to the natural gas units, the plant's owner, Luminant, is developing one of the largest battery energy storage projects in the world, which will be operational by the end of 2020.
7301 Hwy. 1
831-633-6700
Moss Landing Marine Labs (MLML)
A consortium of seven CSU campuses dedicated to excellence in the Marine Sciences
8272 Moss Landing Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039
(831) 771-4400
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
7700 Sandholdt Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039-9644
Phone: 831-775-1700
Fax: 831-775-1620
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