Coastal Ecology: Wildlife and Ecosystems of the Mendocino Coast

The Mendocino Coast is a biodiversity hotspot where temperate rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean.

Marine Ecosystems

Rocky intertidal zones host incredibly diverse communities. Colorful sea stars, sea anemones, hermit crabs, and sea urchins thrive in tide pools.

Whale Migration

Gray whales migrate south (December-January) and north (March-May), often visible from headlands. Humpback whales feed offshore in summer.