Monterey Bay
Interview: Monterey’s Leon Panetta On Public Service, Bin Laden, Congress Inaction
After spending 16 years in congress, along with stints as director of the Office of Management and Budget, White House Chief of Staff, CIA Director, and – most recently – Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta says it has been “a hell of a ride, as they say, for the son of Italian immigrants.”
Bay Area Sea Otters Making Slow Comeback
New data show a slight increase in the number of threatened California sea otters swimming in coastal waters, a comeback made more difficult because of a recent uptick in shark attacks.
14-Foot Great White Shark Spotted Off Santa Cruz County Coast
A 14-foot great white shark has been spotted off the coast of Aptos, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
Monterey Bay Boaters Warned To Avoid Influx Of Blue Whales
Boaters in Monterey Bay are advised to look out for large numbers of blue whales making their way through the area to feed in the Bay’s nutrient-rich waters.
Blue Whales Spotted In Droves Near Santa Cruz, Monterey
Blue whales, the world’s largest animal, are being seen in droves off the Northern California coast.
New Monterey Bay Visitor Center Promises Closer Look At Sea Life
A new visitor center showcasing Monterey Bay is getting closer to opening its doors in Santa Cruz. The facility, now under construction, is almost two decades in the making.
Whales Spotted Near Shore Along Monterey Bay
A group of killer whales made an up close and personal appearance to boaters in Monterey Bay this week.
2 High School Students Die In Monterey Diving Accident
Two 17-year-old high school students from Carson City, Nev. died Saturday while scuba diving in Monterey Bay.
Public Warned To Stay Away From Seal Pups
Beachgoers are being advised not to interact with seal pups since contact could cause harm to the animal.
Monterey Bay Penguin Chick To Be Raised Behind-The-Scenes
A 3-week-old penguin chick at Monterey Bay Aquarium was temporarily moved off exhibit Saturday and will be raised behind the scenes, officials reported.
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