While biking the coastal trail Sunday eve, we met Salinas residents David, a teacher, and his daughter, Priscilla, home on spring break from her CalPoly classes.
Among the topics we touched on was April 10-13 Sea Otter Classic, which we think of as one big bike party! Who it’s for, how to get free admission, and history of #SeaOtterClassic: https://bikemonterey.org/april-10-13-sea-otter-classic-2025.html
Captain 'lost for words' after witnessing a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins
Evan Brodsky, captain and videographer for a private boat tour company, was out on the Monterey Bay coast in California Friday morning, when he found himself surrounded by thousands of dolphins as far as the eye could see.
#animals #ocean #wildlife #MontereyBay #California #Radio
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/dolphin-super-pod-1.7469441?cmp=rss
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Coming back to shore after a day of whale watching on Monterey Bay.
Steve Vagnini / SLV Events presents Songs of Love by Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen, plus opening act Magenta Spreen, at Wave Street Studios on Feb 14, 2025, 7-10 pm. Event link / tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slv-presents-songs-of-love-with-dan-frechette-and-laurel-thomsen-tickets-1113185811729. Link to Dan & Laurel’s site: https://www.danandlaurel.ca/
Wave Street Studios is great location to bike/walk/scoot to. It’s directly along City of Monterey section of Monterey Bay coastal trail. (Planning to bike there & want to join a bike train? Phone us.) Sorry, skateboarders: "It is unlawful to ride a skateboard on Monterey Coastal Trail between head of Fisherman's Wharf and City limit with Pacific Grove.”—Section 22-14 Monterey City Code.
There’s a radiantly heated bench on patio, providing cozy place to sit if you prefer outdoor seating. Don’t miss Dan & Laurel performing in this extraordinary, beautiful venue.
For those who like alcohol, Wave Street has permit now. https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/wave-street-studios-is-finally-able-to-expand-its-programming-enabled-by-a-new-type/article_66934ac6-6b16-11ef-8219-2b6e7a78e008.html
Whale watching on Monterey Bay is one of my favorite things to do. If you want to get really up close, go to Princess Monterey Whale Watching in Moss Landing. They’ll make you feel like Jacques Cousteau.
So, when I see catastrophic events like the #BESSFires or widespread #PFASContamination in #BrunswickMaine, the first thing I think of is, "Where are the wildlife going to hide? How is this event going to affect them and the nearby #ecosystems?"
"The #ElkhornSlough Reserve is closed until further notice due to potential health risks from a fire at the #MossLanding Battery Storage Plant that started on January 16.
"The area has been evacuated and will remain closed until emergency services determines that air quality is no longer hazardous.
"Elkhorn Slough is a cherished #ecosystem of tremendous importance to #MontereyBay and beyond. We appreciate all the efforts of local, county, and state authorities and emergency response teams, as well as the outpouring of concern from the community regarding health impacts for people and #wildlife in the area.
"We have not yet seen reports of any documented negative environmental impacts from this incident, but it is too early to know. The Elkhorn Slough Reserve conducts robust monitoring programs for water quality, habitats, and wildlife. We will be looking closely at impacts from this incident in the future, and will collaborate with partner agencies in their monitoring efforts."
https://elkhornslough.org/moss-landing-fire-incident-january-2025/
#EnvironmentalDamage #ManMadeDisasters
A comment in /r/MontereyBay
“The sea lions have taken over, the smell is so pungent the urine smell traveled right up my nostrils in about 0.2 seconds. It smells like a hundred mattresses soaked in piss. There was a crowd of people watching. Apparently, they have no sense of smell. I got the hell out of there because I didn't want to take the stench home with me.”
Grateful to live in a nation where we have the right—and responsibility—to vote. Also grateful to live in a county and state that makes voting so convenient! Tips for U.S. voters: https://bikemonterey.org/nov-5-2024-usa-general-election-and-voter-registration-deadlines.html
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