Bivalve Shellfish-Canaries in the Coal Mine, Grazers of the Sea
Shellfish are a keystone species, studied by water quality investigators to determine the health of a water body. Clams, oysters, mussels and other bivalves filter seawater and, in the process, can accumulate environmental contaminants in their tissues. Polluted...THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT NEWPORT BAY CONSERVANCY
1.Ralphs. If you shop at Ralphs, be sure to create an account on-line atwww.ralphs.com and select Newport Bay Conservancy as a community partner.A percentage of your purchase will be donated to NBC.2. Quiksilver Women’s Apparel in Fashion Island has partnered...NBC Partners With Quiksilver
We would like to announce that NBC has partnered with Quiksilver Clothing the largest Action Sports manufacturer in the world! Specifically we have partnered with the Quiksilver foundation the charitable non-profit sector of the Quiksilver brand. They recently...Rising Acidity a Threat to Shellfish
The world’s oceans have become 30% more acidic since the Industrial Revolution began more than two centuries ago. In that time, the seas have absorbed 500 billion tons of carbon dioxide that has built up in the atmosphere, primarily from the burning of fossil...
Bobcat Babe
Bobcats are occasionally seen walking along the bike paths and trails of Newport’s Back Bay where they reside, breed and raise a new litter of two or three kittens each year. They are even known to stroll across the patios of adjacent homes. Living in a densely...Maps & Directions
