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The Complex Interactions between Sponges and Corals – an Interesting Case from Sulawesi

April 29, 2015

Gianfranco Rossi sends us this summary of a paper that Reef Check Italy and colleagues recently had published in the Italian Journal of Zoology. An encrusting sponge may represent an…

Celebrate Earth Day with Reef Check at Mission Brewery in San Diego!

April 15, 2015

Swing by Mission Brewery, meet Reef Check marine biologists, make a donation, enjoy tasty discounted drinks and support a great cause! Donations will support Reef Check scuba divers in their…

National Geographic: As Sea Stars Die, New Worries About Urchins

April 1, 2015

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/150401-urchins-sea-stars-monterey-bay-california-animals/

An In-Depth Look at Abalone: Part II – A brief history on abalone fisheries and regulations

February 26, 2015

Historically, Native Americans fished abalone along the entire coast of California. The first commercial fishery was established in the 1850s by Chinese Americans. These fishermen mainly targeted green and black…

Join Our Team – Become a Reef Check California Citizen Scientist

February 25, 2015

Interested in joining the Reef Check California team? Our 2015 training season is open for registration, providing 8 opportunities across the state to get involved in our rocky reef monitoring…

Welcome from New Social Media Manager Leigh Erickson

February 25, 2015

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