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A Guide To : Morro Bay, California

Ah, Morro Bay! One of my favorite places!

There's so much to see + do in this little coastal town. I usually make a day trip to spend some time in the sun, eating delicious seafood, walking the beach + getting a little shopping in.

So.. I basically spend all of my time eating/shopping along the embarcadero [aka Morro Bay’s main street] or walking on the beach. There are so many shops + eateries that it's easy to get lost for hours. I like to pop in + out of the shops to see what they have to offer - but will be sure to always stop in my fav spots. One of my favorite spots is the Garden Gallery. I love looking at all the plants + end up walking out with a succulent [or four].

If you walk along the coastal front, you'll get views of the bay. You can see shops coming + going, paddle boarders, spot sea lions + sea otters.. basically get amazing views with the rock in the background.

Two iconic landmarks of morro bay include: Morro Rock + the stacks. you're able to spot these as you're getting closer to the city + you'll easily see them as you walk along. I take pictures of both of these iconic landmarks when I'm in morro bay.. I mean, you kind of have to.

As for food -- you'll be able to find great food no matter where you go, but there are 3 restaurants I like to rotate: Dockside, The Hut + Giovanni's Fish Market. Of course, I have to get clam strips + chips because [1] it's my fav + [2] where else will you find delicious seafood if not at a coastal town!?

Where to Eat:

Dockside

The Hut

Giovanni’s Fish Market

Hot tip: Giovanni’s “To Go” side isn’t as busy as the main restaurant. If you’re hungry and can’t wait!

Where to Sight See:

Morro Rock

The stacks

Sea otter landing

The bay

Where to Shop:

Embarcadero Street

Dolphin Shirt Co Retail Store

MorroMade

FYI: Climbing the rock is prohibited, however, you can walk around most of it and admire the views from the beach.

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Real Estate Photo Shoot in Morro Bay California

We recently did a real estate photography shoot in Morro Bay, California, which was simply stunning. The breathtaking scenery provided the perfect backdrop for the property we were capturing. The weather was ideal, and the lighting was perfect, making capturing the shots easy. The harbor setting was picturesque, and the iconic Morro Rock added the perfect touch to the already perfect scenery. We…

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“A close-up of a sea otter, taken in Morro Bay, California in 2016.” - via Wikimedia Commons

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Marine Mammal Rescue Day

Marine Mammal Rescue Day is celebrated on April 27 annually. It is a holiday initiative by the state of California’s Senate. This day honors the people who have made a positive difference in the lives of marine mammals, such as wildlife biologists, veterinarians, and animal care specialists. It is also a day to consider our individual contributions to climate change that affect marine mammals’ lives. For the west coast, spring is the peak of animal rescue season owing to disease and famine. Action is conducted by marine mammal rescue organizations.

History of Marine Mammal Rescue Day

Toni Atkins, a California State Senator, passed the bill that designates April 27 as Marine Mammal Rescue Day. The celebration began in 2017. Gratitude is also given to the Marine Mammal Stranding Network for its continued dedication to the rescue, rehabilitation, and return of creatures stranded off the coast of California. The Marine Mammal Rescue Day celebration may be fairly recent, but the work of these marine mammal rescues has been in existence for far longer.

In 1975, The Marine Mammal Center (T.M.M.C.), formerly known as The California Marine Mammal Center, a private and non-profit organization based in the United States was founded to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured, ill, or abandoned marine animals. Lloyd Smalley, Pat Arrigoni, and Paul Maxwell created it in Sausalito, California. T.M.M.C. has rescued nearly 23,000 marine mammals since 1975. It also acts as a research and education facility for marine animals such as whales, dolphins, pinnipeds (seals, walruses, and sea lions), otters, manatees, and dugongs.

Many water species require medical assistance due to illness or damage. Polluted waters, marine trash, and illegal fishing gears injure and kill aquatic life in general. The ocean has been polluted and tainted as a result of human acts and inaction. The waters have warmed as a result of climate change, and the patterns in which fish swim have changed. Young marine mammals are frequently unable to travel long distances or dive deep enough to get the food they require. All types of aquatic life are harmed by illegal fishing gear, pollution, and garbage. This is where aquatic mammal rescuers and specialists come in, devoting their time, energy, and resources to safeguard the safety of the marine life that we all should care about.

Marine Mammal Rescue Day timeline

1972

Marine Mammal Protection Act

President Richard Nixon signs the Marine Mammal Protection Act (M.M.P.A.) into law, establishing a national policy.

1975

The Marine Mammal Center

The Marine Mammal Center (T.M.M.C.), a private and non-profit organization based in the United States, is founded.

1992

Foundation for Marine Animal Husbandry

The Foundation for Marine Animal Husbandry, a nonprofit organization in Florida, opens.

2017

Marine Mammal Rescue Day

Toni Atkins, a California State Senator, creates Marine Mammal Rescue Day through a bill.

Marine Mammal Rescue Day FAQs

What are baby whales called?

Baby whales are referred to as ‘calves.’

What are the kinds of marine mammals?

Cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, and marine fissipeds are the four taxonomic groups that make up marine mammals.

Do dolphins lay eggs?

Dolphins are mammals. Thus, they do not lay eggs. Instead, they give live birth to their young.

How to Observe Marine Mammal Rescue Day

Reduce, reuse, recycle: Simple steps to improve your actions to assist in reducing marine body pollution can make a tremendous difference. Reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible. Single-use plastic should be avoided and other trash should be disposed of sustainably.

Learn about ocean conservation: Learn as much as you can about ocean conservation. Discover what it entails and how you can help. Know about ocean conservation organizations and consider donating to support their objectives.

Volunteer yourself: Make yourself available to help marine conservation charities. Joining and volunteering with beach cleanup is one of many ways to do so. It may not seem like much but if everyone performed their modest part, we could have a significant influence collectively.

5 Interesting Facts About Marine Mammals

Sea otters have deft hands: Sea otters have deft hands for smashing sea urchins off rocks.

Sleeping with one eye open: Dolphins only sleep with one half of their brain and one eye closed at a time.

Semi-aquatic creatures: Sea lions are semi-aquatic creatures.

Penguin proposal: During mating season, several species of male penguins "propose" to their lady with a pebble.

Elephant relatives: Manatees are related to elephants and have more in common with them than they do with dolphins or whales.

Why Marine Mammal Rescue Day is Important

Human and marine life interaction: Whale watching benefits local economies in a variety of ways. According to studies, people can derive economic benefits from simply knowing that marine mammals are present and healthy even if they are unable to see them.

Marine mammal protection: The Marine Mammal Protection Act protects all 125 species of marine mammals that live in American waters. This makes it illegal to harm a marine mammal in any way that would interfere with its normal behavior.

It promotes a healthy ocean ecosystem: Maintaining the equilibrium of marine ecosystems requires robust marine mammal populations. Reduced numbers of whales, dolphins, or seals can have unpredictably negative consequences for other key species such as fish, birds, and invertebrates.

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