ACCESS: 20 Years of Monitoring!

March 4, 2024

Without good data, we simply wouldn't know enough about the ocean to help save it. Just like humans go to the doctor for an annual check-up, scientists take routine measurements and observations to assess the health and condition of the ocean. The Applied California Current Ecosystem Studies (ACCESS) is an at-sea monitoring program with 20 years of data collection within Greater Farallones, Cordell Bank, and Monterey Bay national marine sanctuaries carried out in partnership with Point Blue Conservation Science. ACCESS data helps resource managers, policy makers, and conservation partners improve conditions for ocean wildlife.