Pacific Hot Spots 2011 - Oceana USA

Monterey Bay, Southern Oregon Coast, and San Juan Islands 2011

Preserving Special Places

Important Ecological Areas (IEAs) are ocean hotspots critical to maintaining ecosystem health.

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Overview

In the summer of 2011, Oceana led a series of research expeditions using a remotely operated vehicle to explore Important Ecological Areas in Monterey Bay, California, off the southern Oregon coast, and off the Olympic Coast of Washington state.

IEAs off the West Coast include places like migration routes, sensitive seafloor habitats, breeding and spawning areas, nursery areas for young fish and wildlife, and foraging areas. 

High definition video cameras captured never-before-seen seafloor habitats and amazing biological communities supporting Oceana’s efforts to protect key ocean hotspots.

The expedition identified and characterized seafloor habitats in each of the three regions to educate the public about the splendor of ocean habitats, document recently protected habitats, and inform management decisions on existing and future ocean protection efforts.

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    January 31, 2020

    When Environmentalists and the Fishing Industry Team Up, Ocean Habitats Win

    Source: Yes! Magazine

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    July 7, 2011

    Video: Oceana explores ocean floor off Oregon coast

    Source: The Oregonian

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    June 29, 2011

    Environmental group explores marine reserve sites

    Source: The World

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    June 21, 2011

    Exploring Deep Ocean Waters

    Source: KLCC Eugene Oregon NPR

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