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New site profiles ocean research
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched a Web site this week that features the latest research and photographs from the three West Coast national marine sanctuaries, including the Monterey Bay.
The site offers information about several aspects of California’s offshore waters and includes a photo gallery with more than 2,800 video images, sounds and graphics. It also serves as a place for researchers to share information.
Nearly 100 groups are assisting with postings, including the U.S. Geological Survey and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
The site is http://sanctuarysimon.org.
The three sanctuaries featured are the Gulf of the Farallones, Cordell Bank and Monterey Bay.
Open burn season closed
Backyard burn season closed today, according to Cal Fire and the Monterey Bay Air Pollution Control District, which oversee open burn season.
People can be cited for burning out of season and may be liable for all fire suppression costs.
The window to burn debris ended for several reasons, including low amounts of moisture in the region, the number of fires that have escaped burn operations this year, wind conditions and the dry, warm weather,
Campfires will still be allowed in designated campgrounds or in facilities on private property.
Agriculture, land management, fire training and other industrial-type burning may be allowed in some areas if fire officials inspect the burn site and issue a special permit prior to the burn.
Contact your local fire district for information.

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