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What role do sea otters play in combatting Climate Change?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Yes, you read that right. Climate Change. Last week, I read about a new study by two UC Santa Cruz researchers that suggests that sea otters undoubtedly influence the carbon cycle, CO2 storage, by limiting sea urchin populations which allows … Continue reading →

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Marine Protected Areas–totally worth the effort

Posted on August 4, 2009 by

Check out this brief video on the importance of Marine Protected Areas. It’s out just in time for tomorrow’s Fish and Game Commission, at which the fate of the North Central Coast MPAs will be decided! We’re routing for the … Continue reading →

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