Welcome to The Drop-In!
Have you ever wondered what being a marine biologist is really like? Well then you’re in the right place! Welcome to The Drop-In, a blog run by the students of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories in beautiful central California. We’re excited you’re here and hope you’ll stay for a while!Search the blog
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Thank you from the MLML students
Dear MLML Open House Visitors, As a recipient of the 2016 Wave Award, I would like to sincerely thank the visitors of the 2015 Open House Event. The Wave Award, funded by the generous contributions of Open House attendees, was … Continue reading
Spring has sprung, the grass has riz
By Jackie Lindsey, Vertebrate Ecology Lab We are just breaths away from the first day of spring, and the wildlife of Moss Landing, CA is in a flurry. High above the the heads of kayakers and sea otters in Elkhorn Slough, birds have started … Continue reading
Posted in What's Happening at MLML
Tagged birds, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, Open House
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The Success of Open House 2014
By Melissa Nehmens PSRC This past weekend, Moss Landing Marine Labs opened our doors and welcomed everyone to our annual Open House event. For those of you new to Moss Landing traditions (as I am as a first year student), … Continue reading
MLML Open House!
We know what you have been waiting all year to hear: our Open House is just over a week away! Every year our facility opens it’s doors and invites the public to come explore with us. This year we are … Continue reading
They’re BACK!
If you have been holding off on going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium until the sea otter exhibit re-opens…Now is the time! On Saturday, March 23rd the exhibit was once again opened for the public. I was there – and … Continue reading
Posted in Cool Creatures, Why Science Rocks!
Tagged marine mammals, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Open House
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Tis the season for MLML Open House
Tis the season for MLML Open House By Michelle Marraffini Invertebrate Zoology and Molecular Ecology Lab The spring semester is buzzing with activity from classes, field trips, and preparing for Open House. Have you ever walked inside the belly of … Continue reading
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Tagged invertebrates, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, Open House, whales
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Moss Landing’s 2012 Open House a Huge Success
by Angela Szesciorka, Vertebrate Ecology Lab On April 21 and 22, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories held its 44th annual Open House. We had 2,385 visitors and raised $9,869.58. To put that into context, the first Open House in the summer of … Continue reading
Welcome to Moss Landing Marine Labs!
Michelle Marraffini Invertebrate Zoology and Molecular Ecology Have you ever wondered about the secret life of deep sea fishes? Or what the inside of a whale looks like? Have you touched one of the largest sea slugs in the world? … Continue reading
MLML Open House 2011 Walkthrough (Runthrough)
Here is a sped-up video for anyone who missed the MLML Open House or part of the Open House. Be careful and buckle up as you will be traveling at intense speeds on this virtual tour! Hope to see you all next … Continue reading
Drop-In to MLML Open House: Get Your Hands Dirty
The Geological Oceanography lab rocks, literally. The rhodolith pictured here is made from calcium carbonate much similar to the bone in our bodies. This alga makes beautiful sand beaches we all enjoy. To learn more about beach formation and the … Continue reading
