Important Ecological Areas in Monterey BayAll Reports… September
14, 2012 Located in the Central Coast of California, Monterey
Bay is renowned for its complex seafloor habitat, deep submarine
canyons, strong seasonal upwelling, and abundance of forage
species. As an Important Ecological Area within the California
Current Large Marine Ecosystem and home to our nation’s largest
national marine sanctuary, Monterey Bay plays a vital role in
the region’s marine health and biodiversity. In late August and
early September of 2010, a team of Oceana researchers explored
the depths of Monterey Bay using a Remotely Operated Vehicle
equipped with high definition video camera with the primary goal
of characterizing seafloor habitats and associated fish species
at specific areas of interest on the continental shelf of the
Monterey Bay region.Download "Important Ecological Areas in
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