Eelgrass Monitoring (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption A long-term monitoring program for eelgrass beds and mudflat animal communities involves staff and citizen scientists at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR). Long-term studies are of critical importance for advancing the science of ecology and for informing policy decisions about natural resources and environmental issues. Credit Kerstin Wasson, ESNERR Usage Restrictions For use only with news coverage of this research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.