This short children’s film examines how a fictional oil spill at Moss Landing could threaten the diversity of life in the mudflats of Elkhorn Slough. Sponsored by the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and the Monterey Institute for International Studies. Produced by students from the Olson Elementary School, Class 2, […]
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Poisoned Fish
April 10th, 2021
Through research on a poisoned fish, students in this film discuss how the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico affects them even though they are so far away. Sponsored by the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and the Monterey Institute for International Studies. Produced by students from the After […]
The Plains All American Refugio Oil Spill
June 2nd, 2015
The Plains All American Refugio Oil Spill has contaminated Santa Barbara Marine Protected Areas and closed fishing on a large stretch of the Gaviota coast.
Responding to the Plains All American Refugio Oil Spill
June 2nd, 2015
On the afternoon of May 19th, Plains All American Pipeline reported oil spilled from a transmission pipeline under Highway 1, affecting the coast and ocean north of Santa Barbara and spreading. Agencies Responding QuicklyWhile we are sad to hear this unfortunate news, agencies have responded and are working 24/7 to contain the spill. Governor Brown […]