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Lunada Bay

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Lunada Bay is located in the South Coast region of California. This moderately sloping site consists of moderately uneven terrain, containing a few cracks and folds, such as in boulder or cobble fields and some consolidated bedrock.

Lunada Bay biodiversity survey overview

Lunada Bay long-term monitoring overview

Lunada Bay is dominated by a mixture of consolidated bedrock, boulder fields, and cobble beach, and the area surrounding the site is comprised of a mixture of consolidated bedrock, boulder fields, cobbles, and sandy beach. The primary coastal orientation of this site is north.

Biodiversity Surveys were done in 2022 and 2024.  The Biodiversity Survey grid encompasses one section that is approximately 30 meters (along shore) x 10 meters (seaward).

For more information about Lunada Bay, please contact Jayson Smith (jaysonsmith@cpp.edu).