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 (LOCATION TBD). 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 5 |
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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May 6 |
Snapshot Day 2023! For more information contact Pam Krone by email. |
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May 19 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting (LOCATION TBD). 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 Natural History Events
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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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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 9 |
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 (LOCATION TBD). 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 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 16 |
39 th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is hosting its annual "Sea Stars Gala" in the Coconut Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. For more information about this event, contact Ginaia Kelly, Foundation Director, at (831) 359-7071 or email ginaia@marinesanctuary.org |
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Nov 17 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting (LOCATION TBD). 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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