Monterey Bay Cam

Our Monterey Bay cam offers a sneak peek at the view from the aquarium's oceanview decks. From this vantage point, you can identify a number of the birds and sea mammals that find refuge here. Look for black cormorants perched on a rock, perhaps stretching their wings to dry. Watch the water's surface; you might see a harbor seal poke its head out of the water.

Monterey Bay is part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federally protected marine area offshore of California's central coast. A rich variety of fish swim beneath the surface; plants and animals cling to intertidal rocks...but the remarkable Monterey Submarine Canyon holds even deeper secrets, more than 10,000 feet down.

Plastic: A Deadly Diet for the Laysan Albatross

Around the world, up to one million seabirds die each year from eating plastic or becoming entangled in plastics and other marine debris. The Laysan albatross is particularly vulnerable. Learn how plastic is affecting albatrosses and how �Makana,� a beautiful Laysan albatross, is helping us teach Aquarium visitors about this issue.

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Come Sail with Us

Become a marine scientist for a day and work alongside Aquarium guides, or enjoy a spectacular sunset sail with wine and cheese. You'll get a unique view of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary aboard the Derek M Baylis, a 65-foot sailboat designed for ocean research.

	Monterey Bay Spotting Guide
Our Monterey Bay cam peeks out at the "Portola rocks." Here are some things you might see.

Live Web Cam 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Pacific Time

Cam Help

Our live web cams are made possible through the generosity of our members and donors. If you would like to lend your support, you can donate online. The cam will time out after 30 minutes—refresh/reload your browser window to restart the stream.

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Monterey Bay Cam

Monterey Bay Spotting Guide

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