<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>monterey &#8211; SIMoN</title>
	<atom:link href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/tag/monterey/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org</link>
	<description>Sanctuary Integrated Monitoring Network</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:19:37 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en-US</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>
	hourly	</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>
	1	</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2</generator>

<image>
	<url>https://sanctuarysimon.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nms-logo-144x144.png</url>
	<title>monterey &#8211; SIMoN</title>
	<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org</link>
	<width>32</width>
	<height>32</height>
</image> 
<site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">125859970</site>	<item>
		<title>New Sanctuary Watch web portal monitors national marine sanctuaries</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2026/09/new-sanctuary-watch-web-portal-monitors-national-marine-sanctuaries/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Continental Shelf]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deep Sea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Estuaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured Article]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kelp Forests]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marine Mammals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oceanography]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Open Ocean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[andrew devogelaere]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deep sea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fishes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jennifer Brown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kelp forest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbnms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey bay national marine sanctuary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seastars]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://sanctuarysimon.org/?p=9307</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Written by Lisa Uttal, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary encompasses over 6,000 square miles of protected waters. It is a place of wonder, home to kelp forests, deep-sea canyons and a staggering array of marine life. But how do we track the health of such a vast, dynamic environment? And ... <a title="New Sanctuary Watch web portal monitors national marine sanctuaries" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2026/09/new-sanctuary-watch-web-portal-monitors-national-marine-sanctuaries/" aria-label="Read more about New Sanctuary Watch web portal monitors national marine sanctuaries">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">9307</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Annual Whalefest Monterey: A free virtual event: Jan 26-29, 2021</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2021/01/annual-whalefest-monterey-a-free-virtual-event-jan-26-29-2021/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured Article]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chad king]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[octopus garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[whalefest]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://sanctuarysimon.org/?p=8181</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t miss the 11th Annual Whalefest Monterey from January 26-29, 2021, live-streamed from 6:30 pm &#8211; 8:30 pm. Here&#8217;s how to view it: There will be several ways to access the programming via:www.facebook.com/WhalefestMonterey YouTubeComcast Channel 24 on the Monterey PeninsulaOn Access Monterey Peninsula MBNMS Acting Superintendent Kevin Grant will make opening remarks and MBNMS research ... <a title="Annual Whalefest Monterey: A free virtual event: Jan 26-29, 2021" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2021/01/annual-whalefest-monterey-a-free-virtual-event-jan-26-29-2021/" aria-label="Read more about Annual Whalefest Monterey: A free virtual event: Jan 26-29, 2021">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">8181</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Research Expedition Blog; R/V Western Flyer: August 24-28, 2016</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2016/08/research-expedition-blog-rv-western-flyer-august-24-28-2016/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 02:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured Article]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADCP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bacterial mats]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bioluminescence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corn bale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise log]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deep sea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DeePIV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doc ricketts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[experiment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbnms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey bay national marine sanctuary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[observations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paragorgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[picasso sponge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rov]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shipping container]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sur ridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toxicity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[transplantation]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanctuarysimon.org/news/?p=3593</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) has once again partnered up with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) to conduct deep-sea research in MBNMS. Led by Chief Scientist Dr. Jim Barry, Dr. Andrew DeVogelaere (MBNMS Research Coordinator) and MBARI and MBNMS research staff will record observations and conduct experiments at various locations, at depths ... <a title="Research Expedition Blog; R/V Western Flyer: August 24-28, 2016" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2016/08/research-expedition-blog-rv-western-flyer-august-24-28-2016/" aria-label="Read more about Research Expedition Blog; R/V Western Flyer: August 24-28, 2016">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3593</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Sur Ridge Expedition Blog (June 1-5, 2016)</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2016/05/sur-ridge-expedition-blog-june-1-5/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 20:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[big sur]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[black coral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coral bleaching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise log]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deep sea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[defensive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doc ricketts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[experiment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Isidella]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Keratoisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lillipathes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbnms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey bay national marine sanctuary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[observations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ocean acidification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paragorgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[picasso sponge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rov]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seastars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sur ridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tentacles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[transplant]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanctuarysimon.org/news/?p=3535</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Cruise Background Don&#8217;t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter DAYS 4 &#38; 5 – June 4-5, 2016 Experimental manipulation was the main focus over the last two days of this research expedition at Sur Ridge. Both experiments explored the potential food preferences of two species of sea star that are known to dine ... <a title="Sur Ridge Expedition Blog (June 1-5, 2016)" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2016/05/sur-ridge-expedition-blog-june-1-5/" aria-label="Read more about Sur Ridge Expedition Blog (June 1-5, 2016)">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3535</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>&#8220;Get Into Your Sanctuary&#8221; Celebration Event Scheduled for June 25</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2016/05/get-into-your-sanctuary-celebration-event-scheduled-for-june-25/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2016 18:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exploration Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Get Into Your Sanctuary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbnms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey bay national marine sanctuary]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanctuarysimon.org/news/?p=3514</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Get Into Your Sanctuary&#8221; is celebrated across all National Marine Sanctuaries on June 25 and 26. Stay tuned for specific events scheduled at the Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz on June 25! #ILoveMySanctuary #scuba #diving #underwaterphotography #instagood #photooftheday A photo posted by Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary (@mbnms) on May 3, 2016 at 11:13am PDT ... <a title="&#8220;Get Into Your Sanctuary&#8221; Celebration Event Scheduled for June 25" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2016/05/get-into-your-sanctuary-celebration-event-scheduled-for-june-25/" aria-label="Read more about &#8220;Get Into Your Sanctuary&#8221; Celebration Event Scheduled for June 25">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3514</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Come enjoy the FREE Sanctuary Currents Symposium, 4/25/15!</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2015/03/come-enjoy-the-free-sanctuary-currents-symposium-42515/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2015]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[citizen science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[csumb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Currents Symposium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbnms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanctuarysimon.org/news/?p=2988</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Please save the date and join us&#8230;. What: 2015 Sanctuary Currents Symposium &#8212; a free event! When: Saturday, April 25, 2015 Where: California State University Monterey Bay Theme: &#8220;We Want You! The Rise of Citizen Science&#8221; Any management of the marine environment is only as good as the quality (and quantity) of the monitoring data ... <a title="Come enjoy the FREE Sanctuary Currents Symposium, 4/25/15!" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2015/03/come-enjoy-the-free-sanctuary-currents-symposium-42515/" aria-label="Read more about Come enjoy the FREE Sanctuary Currents Symposium, 4/25/15!">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2988</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Japan Tsunami Marine Debris (JTMD; updated January 2015)</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2015/01/noaa-tracks-tsunami-debris-updated-6712/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 12:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Cordell Bank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cordell Bank Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured Article]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Greater Farallones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Greater Farallones Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sporadic Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2013]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alaska]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[california]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[currents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debris]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[earthquake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[invasive species]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NOAA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oregon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tsunami]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[U.S.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[washington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[west coast]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanctuarysimon.org/news/?p=999</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Japanese officials estimate that 5 million tons of Japan Tsunami Marine Debris (JTMD) washed into the Pacific after the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). About 70% of that sank, leaving about 1.5 million tons floating. Scientists expect more debris to hit Alaska and the West ... <a title="Japan Tsunami Marine Debris (JTMD; updated January 2015)" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2015/01/noaa-tracks-tsunami-debris-updated-6712/" aria-label="Read more about Japan Tsunami Marine Debris (JTMD; updated January 2015)">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">999</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Sanctuary Currents 2015: CALL FOR RESEARCH POSTERS</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2014/12/sanctuary-currents-2015-call-for-research-posters/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:39:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2015]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[abstracts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[awards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[call for research posters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[citizen science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[csumb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[currents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doc ricketts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbnms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey bay national marine sanctuary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[posters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[symposium]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanctuarysimon.org/news/?p=2941</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[2015 Sanctuary Currents Symposium We Want You! The Rise of Citizen Science Saturday, April 25, 2015 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Call for Research Posters Announcement (PDF)  Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary invites the submission of abstracts for the Research Poster Session at the 2015 Sanctuary Currents Symposium. Share your research with leaders in marine ... <a title="Sanctuary Currents 2015: CALL FOR RESEARCH POSTERS" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2014/12/sanctuary-currents-2015-call-for-research-posters/" aria-label="Read more about Sanctuary Currents 2015: CALL FOR RESEARCH POSTERS">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2941</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Sur Ridge and Lost Shipping Container Cruise Log (June 5-9, 2014)</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2014/06/sur-ridge-and-lost-shipping-container-cruise-log-june-5-9-2014/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured Article]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[antipatharia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[black coral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bubblegum coral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corn stover]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crab]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crabs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise log]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deep sea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doc ricketts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exploration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goiter sponge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbnms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey bay national marine sanctuary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey canyon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paragorgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[picasso sponge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rov]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scotoplanes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sea cucumber]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sea pig]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shipping container]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snailfish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sur ridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[twitter]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanctuarysimon.org/news/?p=2802</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[CRUISE BACKGROUND December 2013 Cruise Log DAY 4 &#8211; June 8, 2014 &#8211; &#8220;Dr. Suess&#8217; Inspiration&#8221; We didn&#8217;t think we could top yesterday, but we did. The diversity, the colors, the blob sculpins, oh my! It&#8217;s beginning to dawn on us that Sur Ridge is a very special place. Many of these corals can live ... <a title="Sur Ridge and Lost Shipping Container Cruise Log (June 5-9, 2014)" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2014/06/sur-ridge-and-lost-shipping-container-cruise-log-june-5-9-2014/" aria-label="Read more about Sur Ridge and Lost Shipping Container Cruise Log (June 5-9, 2014)">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2802</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>MBARI and Sanctuary Scientists to visit Lost Shipping Container and Deep Sea Corals: June 5-9, 2014</title>
		<link>https://sanctuarysimon.org/2014/06/mbari-and-sanctuary-scientists-to-visit-lost-shipping-container-and-deep-sea-corals-june-5-9-2014/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[cking]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monterey Bay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise log]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deep sea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doc ricketts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mbari]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monterey bay national marine sanctuary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rov]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shipping container]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[twitter]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://sanctuarysimon.org/news/?p=2799</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[You can read the daily cruise logs here &#160; CRUISE BACKGROUND June 4, 2014 Monterey, CA MBNMS and MBARI Research Staff will be re-visiting this shipping container, which rests at almost a mile below the surface of Monterey Bay (Photo: MBNMS/MBARI) Resting on the seafloor almost a mile below the surface of Monterey Bay lies a ... <a title="MBARI and Sanctuary Scientists to visit Lost Shipping Container and Deep Sea Corals: June 5-9, 2014" class="read-more" href="https://sanctuarysimon.org/2014/06/mbari-and-sanctuary-scientists-to-visit-lost-shipping-container-and-deep-sea-corals-june-5-9-2014/" aria-label="Read more about MBARI and Sanctuary Scientists to visit Lost Shipping Container and Deep Sea Corals: June 5-9, 2014">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2799</post-id>	</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
