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Climate Change and the Monterey Cypress

The Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) is a California Central Coast endemic species – listed as a ‘Category 1’ rare and endangered species by the state of California, with only two native populations remaining. The species’ natural distribution range is confined to two small populations within 10 miles of one another – Allan Memorial Grove in Point Lobos State Nature Reserve and Crocker Grove in Pebble Beach, Carmel (California State Parks 2018: 4-48; Point Lobos Foundation …

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Global Change, Local Impact

Southern Sea Otters and Climate Vulnerability

Point Lobos is a State Natural Reserve of ecological and cultural significance along the Central Coast of California. The Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris nereis), one of the staple species within the Reserve, is listed as a  ‘threatened’ species under the Federal Endangered Species Act and a ‘depleted’ species under the Marine Mammal Protection Action (Otter Project n.d.). Population numbers have increased since their discovery off of the Big Sur coast in 1938 but continue …

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