Topic: Ocean

Clean Boating

With four million boaters, California has one of the highest levels of recreational boating in the United States. This large volume of recreational activity in our waterways can come at a cost. Boat-based pollutants such as sewage, used oil, household hazardous waste, marine debris, aquatic invasive species, and emerging contaminants impair our waterways. TBF’s Boater… Continue reading Clean Boating

Dockweiler Beach Dunes

The Dockweiler Beach Dunes aims to establish approximately four acres of sandy beach and coastal bluff habitat and implement a pilot restoration to establish adjacent offshore eelgrass within a one-acre footprint. This initiative establishes a healthy living shoreline that can support native plants and animal species both in marine and terrestrial ecosystems, while providing enhanced… Continue reading Dockweiler Beach Dunes

Eelgrass Research and Restoration

Eelgrass (Zostera spp.) is a marine flowering plant that forms “meadows” and is found in temperate regions throughout the world. The Bay Foundation (TBF) and project partners are working to restore eelgrass meadows while researching the plant and its habitat. Eelgrass are economically and ecologically valuable marine habitats. They and other seagrasses provide several ecosystem… Continue reading Eelgrass Research and Restoration

Kelp Forest Restoration

The kelp forest ecosystems off the southern California coast are known to be some of the world’s most diverse and productive ecosystems. They are vital for providing habitat and food for over 700 marine species, including kelp bass, California spiny lobster, abalones, marine mammals, birds, and fish. Many of these kelp forest species are the… Continue reading Kelp Forest Restoration

Kelp Forest Hydrodynamics

Frequent storms and larger waves pounding the Southern California coastline are major causes for concern if we hope to preserve our beaches and rocky shorelines for future generations to enjoy. The Bay Foundation (TBF) spearheaded a study to investigate how we can protect our shorelines using kelp forest restoration techniques. A variety of tools are… Continue reading Kelp Forest Hydrodynamics

Legacy Influence

Learn about The Bay Foundation’s past work and accomplishments below. While these projects are no longer active, each has contributed to our mission and played a vital role in enhancing the health and resilience of Santa Monica Bay and its watershed. Protecting Beaches LAX Dunes Restoration The LAX Dunes, located between Los Angeles International Airport… Continue reading Legacy Influence

SMBNEP Collaborators

Through funding from the National Estuary Program (NEP) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program (SMBNEP) and The Bay Foundation (TBF) (SMBNEP’s host organization) have supported the following local partners and initiatives: Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment: Coastal Access and Beach Visitor User Data… Continue reading SMBNEP Collaborators

SMBCHRP Collaborators

In 2025, The Bay Foundation (TBF) received funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy to launch the Santa Monica Bay Coastal Habitat Restoration Program (SMBCHRP) – a program focused on nature-based restoration projects that will help Santa Monica Bay better withstand climate change. Several of our innovative partners are directly leading these restoration efforts, specifically:… Continue reading SMBCHRP Collaborators