Spring 1997

National Ocean & Atmospheric Administration

Page 8


Inside


Sanctuary Enforcement Capabilities Improve

pg. 1

About The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

pg. 2

SAC Updates

pg. 2

Moss Landing Marine Labs

pg. 3

Farewell To Our Fearless Leader

pg. 3

Sanctuary News & Notes

pg. 4

Focus: Research Activity Panel

pg. 5

Sanctuary Currents 1997

pg. 6

Monterey Bay Aquarium Book On The Sanctuary

pg. 6

Education Updates

pg. 7

Motorized Personal Watercraft Zones Are In Effect

pg. 7

Calendar of Events

pg. 8


News from the
Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary

Managing Editor/Writer: Jenny Carless

Copy Editors: Liz Love, Daphne White

Design and Layout: Jennifer D. Oxman

Photographers: Kip Evans

Illustrator: Keelin Sabel

© Illustrations copyright &endash; All rights reserved. Illustrations may not be reprinted or reproduced without written permission.

Unless specifically stated, the views expressed in this issue do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the National Marine Sanctuary Program, or NOAA.

We welcome comments and will consider items submitted by readers as space permits. Comments and articles should be sent to Liz Love, Education Coordinator, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 299 Foam Street, Suite D Monterey, California 93940.

Printed on recycled paper
Sanctuary Calendar of Events

May

Now Open to 11th

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History's new permanentexhibit: "Marine Mammals of Monterey Bay." Call(408) 648-3116 for information.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Special Exhibit: "Sea Otters: A Coastal Legacy," produced in cooperation with Friends of the Sea Otter. Exhibit covers threats to sea otters, international efforts to save the species and more. Call (408) 648-3116 for information.

11

Mother's Day for all species, at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Activities, tours and demonstrations for all ages. Call Martha Nitzberg at (408) 728-2822 for information.

15

Long Marine Laboratory Teacher Seminar on marine mammal research, 3:30 p.m. at LML. Speaker is Dr. Jenifer Hurley, on sea lion physiology and whale videotaping research. Cost: $5. Call 459-5828 to register.

24

First Screening of "We All Live Downstream" a video documentary on watershed restoration projects in Santa Cruz County, at Patagonia in Santa Cruz. Dessert, raffle and wine tasting from 7:00-8:00 pm.; screening at 8:00 pm. Call (408) 426-9012 for more information.

28

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve volunteer training class begins (nine weeks long). Wed. evenings and Sat. mornings; volunteers participate in habitat restoration, tours, greeting the public and more. Call Martha Nitzberg at (408) 728-2822 for information.

29

American Cetacean Society Lecture, 7:30 p.m. Contact Deb Ternullo at (408) 373-4281 for details.

June

26

American Cetacean Society Lecture, 7:30 p.m. Contact Deb Ternullo at (408) 373-4281 for details.

Mid-June to mid-August

Long Marine Laboratory &emdash; series of 8 one-week classes for children grades 1 to 9. Marine science education program with hands-on, highly interactive field days. Contact Stacia Fletcher at (408) 459-5828 for dates, costs and other details.

Late June

New training session for BAYNET volunteers. Contact Rachel Saunders (375-4509) or Milos Radakovich (373-6396) for further information.

July

31

American Cetacean Society Lecture, 7:30 p.m. Contact Deb Ternullo at (408) 373-4281 for details

August

24-28

American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, "Fisheries at Interfaces: Habitats, Disciplines, Cultures," Monterey Conference Center/ Doubletree Inn. Contact Paul Brouha at (301) 897-8616 or pbrouha@fisheries.org for further information.

28

American Cetacean Society Lecture, 7:30 p.m. Contact Deb Ternullo at (408) 373-4281 for details.

Regular Meetings

Sanctuary Advisory Council: 5/16, 6/27. Contact: Jane DeLay, (408) 647-4246.

Sanctuary Education Panel: 5/8, 6/19, 7/17. Contact: Dorris Welch, (408) 459-2358.

Research Activity Panel: 5/9, 7/11, 8/8. Contact Andrew DeVogelaere, (408) 647-4213.

Conservation Working Group: 5/20, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19. Contact Rachel Saunders, (408) 375-4509.

Monterey Bay Sea Otters Dive Club: 5/28, 6/25, 7/30, 8/27. Contact Ray Cuffman, (408) 883-0908.

Monterey Peninsula Underwater Photographers: 5/2, 6/6, 8/1. Contact Judy Pollock, (408) 649-5299.


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