Results of immediate testing in Elkhorn Slough by scientists from the Moss Landing Marine Lab indicate an alarming increase in trace elements found in the marsh sediment at the slough.

The tour began at a small fishing pier about five miles inland. ... Elkhorn Slough Safari, (831) 633-5555; www.elkhornslough.com. Monterey Bay Kayaks, (800) 649-5357; ...

Millions of oysters used to live in Elkhorn Slough, but today only 5,000 to 10,000 make it their home. And to make matters worse, no oysters have been born in the estuary since 2012.

Elkhorn Slough is one of the last remaining coastal wetlands in California. ... Entry is free for children under 16 and to those with a California hunting or fishing license.

Moss Landing >> An oil spill in Elkhorn Slough could have devastating effects on the habitat and the wildlife in the area. Local first responders received training Wednesday on how to mitigate ...

Since Elkhorn's inclusion in 1979, state and federal agencies, land trusts and the... Keeping a balance at Elkhorn Slough / Nonprofit group helps to secure future of preserve ...

Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists from San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories following a recent fire ...

ELKHORN SLOUGH — Although sea otters are an unofficial mascot of the Monterey Bay area and popular among tourists and locals alike, they are also described by scientists as voracious predators ...

Sea otters credited with solving Elkhorn Slough's invasive green crab problem 02:51. It's a classic tale of nature finding a way. An invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in ...

Workers with the Elkhorn Slough show off a green crab. Researchers recently published data that shows sea otters are helping curb the green crab population. (Photo courtesy of Rikke Jeppesen ...