Lucia Biodiversity Survey findings
Lucia is located in the Central Coast region of California, within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The bench slope ranges from 10-60 degrees, and an active slide exists to the north of the site. This steep site consists of moderately uneven terrain, containing few cracks and folds.
Lucia is located on a rocky headland dominated by consolidated sedimentary rock, and the area surrounding the site is comprised of a mixture of boulder fields, and cobble and sandy beach. The primary coastal orientation of this site is south/southwest.
Biodiversity Surveys were done in 2004. The Biodiversity Survey grid encompasses two sections that are approximately 4 meters (along shore) x 5 meters (seaward), and 10 meters (along shore) x 5 meters (seaward). For more information see the Biodiversity Survey findings at this site.
For more information about Lucia, please contact Pete Raimondi (raimondi@ucsc.edu).