Bay Net--A shoreline naturalist program in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Moss Landing and Santa Cruz.
BeachCOMBER Volunteers--A beach monitoring study utilizing volunteers to sample selected beaches for dead mammals and birds.
Citizen Watershed Monitoring Network--An organized network for volunteer water quality monitoring.
Coastal Discovery Docents--Volunteers assist with operations and maintenance of the Coastal Discovery Center located in San Simeon.
Internships--Various intership opportunities are listed here.
Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC)--An appointed group of individuals representing agencies, user groups, interest groups, and partners, who provide input on the management of the Sanctuary
SAC Working Groups--Four working groups meet to discuss topics pertaining to Research (RAP), Education (SEP), Conservation (CWG), and Business & Tourism (BTAP).
Team OCEAN--Puts knowledgeable naturalists out on the water in sanctuary kayaks, to greet and interact with fellow day kayakers.
Undaria Removal Program--Assist with the removal of invasive algae Undaria.