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Monterey Bay Aquarium Exhibits Youngest Otter Yet
Just in time for the Valentine’s Day hype, the Monterey Bay Aquarium will debut the youngest sea otter pup ever taken in by the Sea Otter Research and Conservation program.
Governor Jerry Brown to Repeal Euthanasia Law
Governor Jerry Brown is considering a repeal of the current California euthanasia law.
Endangered Species Act Threatened
Republican law-makers in the House of Representatives are attempting to overhaul the Endangered Species Act due to it’s “limited success” at returning species from the brink of extinction.
The Annual SPCA of Monterey County's Pet Telethon Commences
The SPCA of Monterey County’s Eleventh Annual Pet Telethon will air live from their Salinas shelter this Saturday on KION-TV 46.
Elephant Seals Return to P.G.
A local marine biologist gives some background on the massive visitors to a beach adjacent to Hopkins Marine Station.
A Bunch of Bunnies Abandoned in Marina
A call was made to Monterey County Animal Services by an anonymous good Samaritan who noticed a large number of rabbits huddling or aimlessly wandering about in a field off of Lapiz Road, near the Marina dump on January 8th.
Local Dog Trainer and His Rescue "Bully" Hit National TV
Frisbees and flying canines are just the beginning of an improbable rescue story that ended in national recognition for local dog-trainer Jonathan Offi and pitbulls everywhere.
Prodigal Porpoises Assaulted by Dolphins in S.F. Bay
Large numbers of porpoise corpses have been washing up along the San Francisco Bay, and biologists claim that bottle-nose dolphins are to blame.
Underground Power Lines = Safer Condors
Pacific Gas & Electric recently finished a $4.2 million project undergrounding Big Sur power lines that have electrocuted three of the endangered birds. The project ...
Zom-bees Take Flight
If you were looking for more evidence of apocalyptic doom in the early days of 2012, listen for a buzzing noise. San Francisco biologists published ...
Otter Pup Back in the MBA Spotlight
Kit, the abandoned southern sea otter pup that was found in Morro Bay, is back on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Abandoned Royal Oaks Puppies Up for Adoption
Six of the seven abandoned puppies found at the Royal Oaks recycling facility in November have been put up for adoption by the SPCA for Monterey County.
Seaside Man Pleads No Contest to Animal Cruelty Charge
A 25-year-old Seaside resident pleaded no contest to a felony cruelty to animal charge and is being held until his sentencing on Jan. 17, 2012.
Moving to the Rhythm of the Jellies
MBA will be opening a special exhibit called The Jellies Experience exclusively showcasing the world of gelatinous drifters starting March 31.
'Divas and Doggies' Takes to the Runway Saturday
A fashion-forward events starring fluffed up pups and models takes the runway in Carmel this weekend.
SPCA Finds Six Abandoned Puppies in Royal Oaks
The SPCA for Monterey County is looking for answers after coming across six abandoned Australian Shepherd mix puppies at a plastics recycling plant in Royal ...
Rare Green Turtle Sighted off Monterey's Commercial Wharf
Yesterday, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff spotted an endangered old green turtle swimming off Monterey's commercial wharf.
Overzealous Boaters Collide with Humpback Whales
A few boaters in Monterey Bay have gotten a little too close to visiting humpback whales, resulting in collisions and capsizing.
Monterey Bay Aquarium to Release White Shark
After exhibiting strange behavior in the Open Sea Exhibit officials at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have decided to release the juvenile great white shark after 55 days.
Spiderboy Puts His Hairy Eight-legged Pets on Display
We couldn't put the visual opportunities that this week's 831 story presented to bed with just the one photo in our print publication. There are ...
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