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| Photo by Christina Raschilla, 2019. |
The focus of this blog will be on the biodiversity of the Monterey Bay and its surrounding lands. There are hundreds of
species of fish, over 30 species of marine mammals and almost 100 species of
birds (NOAA). There are coastal redwoods, wetlands, agriculture land, multiple mushroom species, mountain wildlife and more.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Center works to improve
knowledge about the deep ocean. The Marine Sanctuary focuses on a broader
range of topics like the ocean and surrounding wetlands, coastal agriculture,
monitoring, and ecosystem-based management. The Bay is one of the largest in the country and ecompasses over 6,000 square miles (Monterey Bay Aquarium). The bay is home to some of the biggest kelp forests and over 500 species of fish.
There are a diverse array of land animals on the central coast as well. Santa Cruz is known for its population of monarch butterflies and 400+ species of birds. The mountains are home to multiple species of rodents, deer and bobcats.
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