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When sea stars fall, sea otters rise: Monterey Bay Aquarium research reveals sea otters benefit from prey boom triggered by loss of ochre sea stars
In 2013, a sea star wasting syndrome decimated populations of Pisaster along the west coast of North America and along the ...
Sea otters benefit from prey boom triggered by loss of ochre sea stars
New research led by Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals a surprising ripple effect in coastal ecosystems: the collapse of one ...
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Opal the otter makes her debut at Monterey Bay Aquarium
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Opal the Otter is making a splash at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, having made its debut Tuesday.
Science Daily3d
When sea stars fall, sea otters rise: Sea otters benefit from prey boom triggered by loss of ochre sea stars
In 2013, a sea star wasting syndrome decimated populations of Pisaster along the west coast of North America and along the Monterey Peninsula in California, where this study was conducted. The orange ...
A rare, giant starfish could hold the key to restoring kelp forests on the California coast
Bringing back sunflower sea stars, which are functionally extinct in California, could help restore kelp forests off the ...
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Sea Otters Thrive as Ochre Sea Stars Decline in Bay
New research led by Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals a surprising ripple effect in coastal ecosystems: the collapse of one ...
The 'David Packard' is named for Silicon Valley pioneer who donated more than $1 billion to ocean research
The ‘David Packard’ is named for the Silicon Valley pioneer who donated more than $1 billion to ocean research.
The Monterey County Herald15d
COVID-19, 5 years later: Aquarium, museum, libraries find a new normal
As the weeks turned into months and eventually over a year of the world being shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic, aquariums, zoos, museums and libraries were left grappling with what to do.