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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

www.mbnms.nos.noaa.gov

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
To protect and manage the marine resources of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary through conservation, education and research programs that foster public understanding, support, participation and stewardship of the sanctuary and marine environment.

Contact:
Dawn Hayes, Education & Outreach Coordinator
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
299 Foam Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 647-4202
Fax: (831) 647-4250
dawn.hayes@noaa.gov

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
750 Hearst Castle Road
San Simeon, CA 93452
Phone: (805) 927-2145
Fax: (805) 927-2031
mbnms@ocean.nos.noaa.gov

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional, National

Counties Served:
Marin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo

Activities:
Research, Education, Enforcement, Policy, Conservation, Recreation, Commercial, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Kelp Forest, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Energy, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Maps, Outreach Programs, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Multimedia, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Annual Sanctuary Currents Symposium and an annual Sanctuary Student Summit with activities

Education Programs:
•  Annual public events include Sanctuary Birthday celebrations, a Sanctuary Research and Teacher Symposium, Student Summit, Great American Fish Count, and Snapshot Day (water quality monitoring).
•  School programs, curricula, teacher workshops and materials are offered in cooperation with other marine education organizations. (Available free, on-line.)
•  Water quality monitoring kits available for check-out.
•  Teacher list-serve for information dissemination.
•  Water Quality Protection Program with posters, videos and speakers: Contact Maris Sidenstecker (831) 647-4216.

Target Audiences:
4th-12th Grades, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public

Other Languages:
Spanish:
Posters, brochures, and curriculum, as well as training videos for safe work practices of auto and restaurant industries are translated.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Monterey Bay Sanctuary Citizen’s Watershed Monitoring Network
  Description:
Water quality monitoring
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Need transportation
  Commitment Required:
Varies by program
  Application/Training:
Contact person below for procedures
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Anna Holden-Martz
(831) 647-4227
anna.holden@noaa.gov

 

Program:
Beach COMBERS

  Description:
The beach monitoring program uses trained volunteers to sample selected sections of beach for "cast" animals.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Transportation and must be able-bodied as there is moderate to strenuous terrain to cover.
  Commitment Required:
1 day per month
  Application/Training:
Varies, see contact below
  Community Service Documentation:
No
  Contact:
Scott Benson
benson@mlml.calstate.edu


Internship Opportunities
Varies by year and position, please see website for postings, information and contacts.

Videos:
For use on-site or for purchase
•  Make the Connection (BMPs for restaurant industry), bilingual
•  Watersheds to Seashores (P)

Parking Availability:
Street parking at Monterey office, paid wharf parking at the Santa Cruz office, free parking at San Simeon Office. Designated coastal parking zones throughout the 350 mile stretch.

Public Transit Access:
Monterey/Salinas transit (Routes 1,5,16,22,23,27), Santa Cruz Mass Transit District (routes 3B, 6, 7, 7N, 40, 42, 54).

Disabled Access:
Disabled access to office located at 299 Foam Street in Monterey (meeting space, rest rooms).



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