Central Coast Biological Society

Connecting biologists, educators, and nature enthusiasts across California's Central Coast since 1986.

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Recovery of Ocean Inverts

Spring Meeting 2026 — Please join us for food, drinks, and discussion.

Apr 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Humdinger Brewery, SLO 855 Capitolio Way, Suite 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Get Directions →
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Dr. Kevin Johnson Restoration Aquaculture of Olympia Oyster in Morro Bay (Cal Poly)
John Steinbeck Overview of NOAA ESA Recovery Process for Black Abalone (Tenera)
Dr. Ben Ruttenberg & Jami Clayton The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Pismo Clam: Tales from an Accidental Research Program (Cal Poly)
Dr. Sarah Gravem An Underwater Supernova: Reintroduction of wild sunflower stars causes a landscape of fear on the sea floor (Cal Poly)

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