Wildlife of the Monterey Bay

Wildlife inhabiting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. From Santa Cruz to Big Sur.

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Living Dinosaur

Highly endangered Leatherback Sea Turtles have not changed much since the age of dinosaurs. We found this female in glassy, calm water on Monterey Bay.

Leatherback Turtle Monterey Bay endangered species California

Wildlife of the Monterey Bay

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