Understanding marine biodiversity during times of increasing human impacts

The Southern California Bight Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (SCB MBON) provides a complete picture of marine biodiversity in the region. We are developing a widely applicable research model that integrates new information with existing data to improve current research and monitoring programs.

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Explore fish biomass, abundance, and somatic production projections under alternative platform decommissioning scenarios
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MBON Data Portal hosts interactive maps using SCB MBON data.

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