2024 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.
2024
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July | August | September | October | November | December |
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January Natural History Events
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Feb 16 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting Heritage Harbor, Bldg. 100F, Monterey 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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Feb 28 |
Ready To Do More With Your Time? Become an MBNMS Volunteer! Please join this virtual presentation of the opportunities available to become a volunteer at MBNMS. If you have further questions, please contact Lisa Uttal by email. |
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February Natural History Events
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Mar 8 |
Sanctuary Research Activity Panel (RAP) Virtual Meeting 9am–12pm – For more information or questions, contact Erica Burton by email. |
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March Natural History Events
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Apr 13–14 |
13th 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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Apr 23 |
Snapshot Day 2024! Santa Cruz Area Training for Volunteers From 6pm–7pm, Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA. For more information contact Lindsay Brown at (831) 583–8733 or by email. |
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Apr 24 |
Snapshot Day 2024! San Mateo Area Training for Volunteers From 5pm–6pm, San Mateo County Resource Conservation District offices, 80 Stone Pine Road #100, Half Moon Bay, CA. For more information contact Lindsay Brown at (831) 583–8733 or by email. |
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Apr 25 |
Snapshot Day 2024! Southern Monterey County/San Luis Obispo Area Area Training for Volunteers From 5pm–6pm, Coastal Discovery Center, Hearst State Beach, San Simeon. For more information contact Lindsay Brown at (831) 583–8733 or by email. |
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Apr 29 |
Snapshot Day 2024! Monterey Area Training for Volunteers From 6pm–7:30pm, REI Marina, 145 General Stillwell Drive, Marina, CA. For more information contact Lindsay Brown at (831) 583–8733 or by email. |
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Apr 30 |
Snapshot Day 2024! Online/Virtual Training for volunteers From 5pm–6pm online. For more information contact Lindsay Brown at (831) 583–8733 or by email. |
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April Natural History Events
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May 4 |
Snapshot Day 2024! For more information contact Pam Krone by email. |
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May 17 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting TBD, 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 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 23 |
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 16 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting TBD, 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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Sep 13 |
Sanctuary Research Activity Panel (RAP) Virtual Meeting 9am–12pm – For more information or questions, contact Erica Burton by email. |
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Sep 21 |
40 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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Oct 18 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council "Retreat" (AC) Hybrid Meeting 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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Nov 15 |
Sanctuary Advisory Council (AC) Hybrid Meeting TBD, 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 13 |
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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