


Early on summer mornings we paddle out of Moss Landing Harbor in search of Bottle Nosed Dolphins and Humpback Whales. When the afternoon winds pick up, we seek the calm waters of Elkhorn slough for more wildlife viewing.
Just off the coast of Moss Landing in lies the Monterey Bay Submarine Canyon, over a mile deep. The nutrient rich waters support a huge variety of fish, birds and marine mammals. Early on summer mornings we paddle out of Moss Landing Harbor in search of Bottle Nosed Dolphins and Humpback Whales. When the afternoon winds pick up, we seek the calm waters of Elkhorn slough for more wildlife viewing. This full day tour includes all kayaking equipment, single or double kayak, guides, lunch, an introductory lesson and natural interpretation. For its variety of wildlife, this trip cannot be beat.
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The Marine Sanctuary was established in 1992 for the purpose of resource protection, research, education, and public use of this national treasure. It is part of a system of 13 National Marine Sanctuaries administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Size: 6,094 square statute miles or 4,024 square nautical miles.
Marine Mammals: 26 species
Seabirds: 94 species
Fish: 345 species
Turtles: 4 species
Invertebrates: 31 phyla
Marine algae: 450-plus species
Historical Sites: 1,276 reported shipwrecks and 718 prehistoric sites.
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