This site is best when accessed with the following: During the fur trade of the 18th and 19th centuries, southern sea otters were hunted to near extinction. Today, less than 2000 otters can be found off California's central coast. Since January 1977, US Fish and Wildlife Service has placed sea otters on the Endangered Species list. This makes them protected by state and federal laws. Friends of ...

Welcome to the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club April 10th meeting (one more wednesday!) speaker: TBA APRIL MEETING on WEDNESDAY at the Scout House, then we revert to our traditional thursdays The 2002 Yosemite Trip will be Labor Day Weekend, August 30-31 those interested in attending should contact Chris Angelos well before August. The Santa Cruz Astronomy Club serves all communities in Santa Cruz ...

The Arana Gulch Watershed Alliance (AGWA), located in Santa Cruz, California, is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Arana Creek through public outreach, advocacy and much more. ...

Intersea Foundation, whale research expeditions in Alaska, humpback whale research, whale photos, whale sounds, whale lectures ...

Sand Parkland Habitat Photo Copyright (c) 1999, 2000 Suzanne Schettler California Native Plant Society Santa Cruz County Chapter The mission of the California Native Plant Society is to increase understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and to preserve them in their natural habitat through scientific activities, education, and conservation. For more information about the Santa ...

Information on the society's activities, education resources and articles about Monterey Bay area fossils, and biographies of famous paleontologists.