2023 MBNMS General Calendar
Twelve month calendar of Sanctuary events and meetings. Check back regularly for updates. To view calendars of other marine institutions around the sanctuary, click here.
If you know of an upcoming event of interest to the Sanctuary community, please contact the webmaster for this page so the event can be posted to this page. All postings are subject to approval by the MBNMS Superintendent.
2023
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July | August | September | October | November | December |
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Jan 13 |
Sanctuary Research Activity Panel (RAP) Virtual Meeting 9am–12pm – For more information or questions, contact Erica Burton by email. |
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January Natural History Events
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Feb 3 |
First Friday Monthly Art Event: Marc Shargel, Underwater Photography and Kelp Restoration Talk 4pm–7pm – Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. For more information or questions, contact explorationcenter@noaa.gov. |
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Feb 17 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting at USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz For more information about the meeting and how to connect virtually, please visit the Advisory Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes page. If you have further questions, please contact Haven Parker by email. |
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February Natural History Events
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Mar 3 |
First Friday Monthly Art Event: Ammelia Nommensen, Ocean-Inspired Dance 4pm–7pm – Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. For more information or questions, contact explorationcenter@noaa.gov. |
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Mar 10 |
Sanctuary Research Activity Panel (RAP) Virtual Meeting 9am–12pm – For more information or questions, contact Erica Burton by email. |
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Mar 18–19 |
12th Annual Whalefest Monterey Fun and informative activities and displays celebrating whales and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in the "Whale Watching Capital of the World!". For more information, please contact Amity Wood at (831) 647—4255 or by email |
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March Natural History Events
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Apr 7 |
First Friday Monthly Art Event: Claudia Makeyev, Mermaid Scientist and Science Illustrations 4pm–7pm – Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. For more information or questions, contact explorationcenter@noaa.gov. |
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April Natural History Events
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May 6 |
Snapshot Day 2023! For more information contact Pam Krone by email. |
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May 18 |
International Museums Day! Stop by the Sanctuary Exploration Center to celebrate International Museums Day. For more information or questions, contact explorationcenter@noaa.gov. |
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May 19 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting at Coast Unified School District Boardroom, Cambria. For more information about the meeting and how to connect virtually, please visit the Advisory Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes page. If you have further questions, please contact Haven Parker by email. |
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May 27 |
The Sanctuary Exploration Center will be hosting Día de la Comunidad, or Community Day From 10am to 3pm. This day celebrates the fourth and fifth grade students of the Outdoor Equity Program field trips and all of the teachers and college mentors involved in promoting the sanctuary’s health in Watsonville classrooms. Students will be hosting unique pop-up exhibits as well as offering special beach activities to share their new knowledge and ocean connections with visitors. This program is funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services, in partnership with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. For information, email explorationcenter@noaa.gov. |
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May Natural History Events
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Jun 2 |
First Friday Monthly Art Event: Steve Mandel, Plankton Viewing and Photography 4pm–7pm – Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. For more information or questions, contact explorationcenter@noaa.gov. |
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Jun 8 |
World Oceans Day What are you doing to celebrate and honor the body of water which links us all? |
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Jun 10 |
Celebrate the Base of the Marine Food Web – Plankton! Family friendly plankton crafts and plankton viewing throughout the day, and learn more with First Friday artist Steve Mandel. 11am–3pm – Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. For more information or questions, contact explorationcenter@noaa.gov. |
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June Natural History Events The Snowy Plover nesting season is in full swing – so please watch your step on the beach! |
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Jul 15 |
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week at a Community Pachanga/Party hosted by our friends at the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Connect with us and other conservation partners from 11am to 3pm at Heritage Harbor near Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey. Discover the details and find other local events for Latino. To see what events are of interest, and to reserve your spot, please visit this page. |
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Jul 29 |
Get Into Your Sanctuary Celebration As a destination for ocean recreation, few places on the planet can compete with the diversity of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! For more information please contact Lisa Uttal at (831) 420-3669 or by email. |
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July Natural History Events The Snowy Plover nesting season is in full swing – so please watch your step on the beach! |
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Aug 18 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting at Hartnell College Room D385, Salinas. For more information about the meeting and how to connect virtually, please visit the Advisory Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes page. If you have further questions, please contact Haven Parker by email. |
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Sep 1 |
First Friday Monthly Art Event: Tina Fuller Somers and the Art of Block Printing 4pm–7pm – Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. For more information or questions, contact explorationcenter@noaa.gov. |
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Sep 8 |
Sanctuary Research Activity Panel (RAP) Virtual Meeting 9am–12pm – For more information or questions, contact Erica Burton by email. |
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Sep 23 |
39 th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day 9am–12pm. Volunteers come together annually to pick up trash and debris from California's coastal beaches and watersheds. Hosted by the California Coastal Commission. Please check their map as not all cleanups will take place on the 23rd. |
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All October! |
Santa Cruz Museums Month! 10 local museums, including the Sanctuary Exploration Center, are inspiring locals to explore with free or reduced admission, store discounts, and special activities. To learn how to participate, please visit here. |
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Oct 13 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) "Emergency" Hybrid Meeting at Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz, CA. For more information about the meeting and how to connect virtually, please visit the Advisory Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes page. If you have further questions, please contact Haven Parker by email. |
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Oct 28 |
First Dive Into the Deep: Exploring ROVs and the Engineers Who Build Them 2pm–4pm – Witness the launch of a new remotely operated vehicle in the Center's deep-sea exhibit and explore themed crafts and activities. Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. For more information or questions, please email us. |
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Nov 8 |
2023 Ed Ricketts Memorial Award and Lecture Join the MBNMS Research Activity Panel at the Sanctuary Exploration Center on November 8th for the 2023 Ed Ricketts Memorial Award and Lecture, presented to Tim Thomas and Linda Yamane, both Monterey area cultural historians who have made significant contributions to the field of historical ecology. If you have further questions, please contact Erica Burton by email. |
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Nov 17 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Conference Room, Moss Landing. For more information about the meeting and how to connect virtually, please visit the Advisory Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes page. If you have further questions, please contact Haven Parker by email. |
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Dec 8 |
Sanctuary Research Activity Panel (RAP) Virtual Meeting 9am–12pm – For more information or questions, contact Erica Burton by email. |
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December Natural History Events
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