Protecting and restoring habitat for fish enhances coastal communities’ resilience in the face of extreme weather 💚 It’s a win-win! Learn more about one #centralcoast estuary at https://dir.lat/WPcaUV #UnderMorroBay #iheartestuaries #RestoreAmericasEstuaries @MorroBayNEP
Estuaries are a vital part of our natural infrastructure. 22 of the 32 largest cities in the world are located on estuaries! 🌇 Guide to a #centralcoast estuary 👉https://under-morro-bay.ucsd.edu/UnderMorroBay #UnderMorroBay #iheartestuaries
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More than 600 commercial fish species spend some part of their lives in estuaries. Do your part to keep our estuaries healthy! Check out a local CA estuary for more helpful news https://under-morro-bay.ucsd.edu/ #UnderMorroBay #iheartestuaries #RestoreAmericasEstuaries @MorroBayNEP
Sea otters can be found foraging in and around kelp beds in #MorroBay. Did you know that they can consume approximately 20-25% of their body weight per day!? Our new field guide introduces what lives above and below the surface 🌊 https://under-morro-bay.ucsd.edu/ #UnderMorroBay
The bay pipefish is a master of disguise in #MorroBay. They are often found in eelgrass beds, hiding in the seagrass. Learn more about this cryptic fish in our new field guide https://under-morro-bay.ucsd.edu/ #UnderMorroBay
This large, brightly colored sea slug, the California Aglaja, lives in bays and estuaries. They are hermaphrodites, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs. ⚤ Learn more in our new field guide #UnderMorroBay https://under-morro-bay.ucsd.edu/
Need help identifying critters that you may come across in #MorroBay? Check out our new field guide for more information 🐟 🦀 https://under-morro-bay.ucsd.edu/ #UnderMorroBay @IlianaArroyos @JeniOLeary @CalPolyCSM
Fun fact! Feather duster worms feed by using “feathery” tentacles and even have an eyespot to detect shadows 👁 See what other cool species #MorroBay has to offer https://under-morro-bay.ucsd.edu/ #UnderMorroBay
#MorroBay is home to plenty of strange looking species. Check out these fascinating critters in our new field guide 🦐 https://under-morro-bay.ucsd.edu/ #UnderMorroBay #centralcoast @MorroBayNEP
Researchers @IlianaArroyos & @JeniOLeary created an informational field guide of common species found in #MorroBay! See for yourself at https://under-morro-bay.ucsd.edu/ @CalPolyCSM @CASeaGrant #UnderMorroBay
