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Entries for November, 2012

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Marine Conservationists Challenge Drift Gillnet Fishery

In September of this year, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill naming the Pacific leatherback sea turtle the state’s official marine reptile. This leathery, aquatic giant is a Monterey Bay native; although it is endangered throughout its range, the species is known to feed on jellyfish and sea squirts ...

Monterey Bay Aquarium Says Goodbye to Another Otter Foster Mom

The Aquarium announced today that Mae, an 11-year-old sea otter, died over the weekend.