Jun 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Plains All American Oil Spill at Refugio has already affected miles of the Gaviota Coast. Heavy beach oiling has been reported at marine protected areas (MPAs) just south of the spill: Naples and Campus Point. Fora Naples Reef is a favorite for advanced scuba...
Jun 4, 2015 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> June 8 is World Oceans Day, when hundreds of aquariums, zoos, museums and conservation organizations, including San Francisco based Shark Stewards, is joining with thousands of people around the...
Jun 2, 2015 | South Coast, Uncategorized
The Plains All American Refugio Oil Spill has contaminated Santa Barbara Marine Protected Areas and closed fishing on a large stretch of the Gaviota coast.
Jun 2, 2015 | South Coast, Uncategorized
On the afternoon of May 19th, Plains All American Pipeline reported oil spilled from a transmission pipeline under Highway 1, affecting the coast and ocean north of Santa Barbara and spreading.Agencies Responding QuicklyWhile we are sad to hear this unfortunate news,...
May 18, 2015 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Students from Branson Schooluse a quadrat to estimate abundancesof rocky intertidal organismsAs the newest member to the LiMPETS San Francisco Bay Area team, I’ve had an amazing time...
May 15, 2015 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> Recent research with my collaborators Ana Pitchon and Doreen Hansen empirically identfies attributes related to diversification and resilience, including multi-fishery participation, that...
