The following research and long-term monitoring projects are currently being carried out partially or entirely at the Piedras Blancas Field Station of the Western Ecological Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey. Several of these projects have long-term data of 10 years or more.

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Amphibian and Reptile Biology

Botanical Research

Geological Research

Intertidal Research

Marine Mammal Research

Elephant Seal and Sea Otter Research

Gray Whale Research

Ornithological Research

Bird Migration Counts

Peregrine Falcon Recovery

Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area

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