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AT A GLANCE: Education and Research

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Higher Education and Research Institutions

Monterey County enjoys a strong concentration of research and higher education institutions, particularly related to marine research.

  • Central Coast College
  • California State University – Monterey Bay
  • CA Dept of Fish and Game (CDFG) Marine Region
  • Hartnell College
  • Hopkins Marine Station
  • Marine Mammal Laboratory – CSU – Moss Landing
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • MBARI – Moss Landing
  • Monterey Bay NMS - NOAA
  • Monterey Institute of International Studies
  • Monterey Peninsula College
  • Naval Postgraduate School
  • MOAA MPA Center
  • National Weather Service (NOAA)
  • NURP (NOAA) – Moss Landing
  • SW Fisheries FMFS/NOAA
  • UC Sea Grant Program – Moss Landing

 

 

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