Congressman Sam Farr discusses legislation that he has introduced concerning sea otters (H.R. 3639, the “Sea Otter Research and Recovery Act”). He explains why sea otters are a keystone species in the ocean and what this bill intends to accomplish. (Photo courtesy of Steve Lonhart, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary)
For more information, visit:
The California Coastkeeper Alliance coordinates, supports and enhances the work of local California Waterkeepers in order to ensure that Californians enjoy clean water and a healthy coast. ¬†In this Thank You Ocean report, CCKA Executive Director Linda Sheehan talks about the Alliance’s Severely Polluted Water Bodies of California Interactive Map which is available on their website. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Wilson)
For more information, visit:
The Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco are a haven for seals, seal lions, seabirds and sharks. Mary Jane Schramm, Media and Public Outreach Specialist for Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, shares the natural history of the sharks that inhabit this area and their important role in this ecosystem. (Photo courtesy of Scot Anderson)
For more information, visit:
