Ocean Stewardship

Learn about the risks to Monterey Bay's ocean biodiversity and how to take action.

2/10/20251 min read

Ocean Stewardship

Monterey Bay is a powerful case study of both ecological destruction and stewardship. By the early 1900s the rich tapestry of marine life had nearly vanished, but a revival followed. Trailblazers like Julia Platt, a true force of nature, helped lead the charge—famously wielding a crowbar at Lover’s Point to remove illegal fishing gear and barriers, and paving the way for one of California’s first marine protected areas.

Learn about the challenges to caring for our ocean today.

Speakers

  • Save our Shores

  • Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust