It also has a visitor center filled with educational exhibits about the natural history of Elkhorn Slough, trail maps and helpful naturalists on hand to answer questions. They will even loan you ...

MONTEREY, Calif. (KGO) -- They may wear fur coats instead of red capes. But these sea otters are still environmental super heroes, helping to restore scenic Elkhorn Slough near Moss Landing on ...

Graduate student Brent Hughes examines algae (green sea lettuce) from Elkhorn Slough, an indicator of high nutrient levels. Photo by Monique Fountain. On this map of Elkhorn Slough estuary showing the ...

A drone buzzes above Elkhorn Slough, zipping back and forth in an elongated zig-zag pattern. As it glides through the air, it takes snapshots of the surface to monitor plant life and ground ...

The Monterey Bay Eco Tours electric catamaran motors past a sea lion on the dock before touring the Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) ...

Elkhorn Slough is home to pupping harbor seals, endangered birds and the world’s densest concentration of southern sea otters – including one that’s learned a deadly new trick.

Located in Moss Landing inside Monterey Bay, Elkhorn Slough is one of the prime places in North America for viewing wildlife. Best explored from a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, the seven-mile-long ...

The Elkhorn Sough at Moss Landing has joined more than 2,000 sites worldwide, including the San Francisco Bay estuary, under the world's oldest international environmental treaty.

Eucalyptus are one of the state’s most controversial trees. A Monterey Bay reserve may be a model for how to replace them. The Elkhorn Slough Reserve is pioneering methods to restore native habitats ...

"The oysters have been here for 7,000 years and on my watch, I don't want to see them disappear from Elkhorn Slough," said Wasson, as she lined up the pipes. Back at Swan's, patrons thought the ...