Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

Monterey Bay's crowded waters bring vast sea life to shore

In Monterey Bay a notable year end count shows schools of herring sardines smelt and other small fish swarming the bay while large food fish such as rock cod lake trout flounders and skate are abundant. Whales seals and sea birds appeared in unusually high numbers as whalers report a severe season in the north adding to the bay’s rich marine bounty.