Ocean Guardians: Insect Invertebrates in the Goleta Slough

Our friend Dr. Michael Caterino, entomologist at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, introduced us to the insects that both depend upon the slough for their existence and help keep it healthy.

We went to the Goleta Slough and found red mites, stink bugs, spiders, caterpillars, flies and larvae. We need bugs. This is their natural habitat. Larger bugs eat the smaller bugs. Birds eat insects and coyotes eat birds. — Owen

We went to the Goleta Slough. We found many different kinds of insects and larvae. The bugs live in the slough for many different reasons. Birds eat insects so it is a whole circle of life that goes on an on. — Catalina

As an Ocean Guardian I pledge to…

…bring my own water bottle, mug, utensils and reusable bag.

…say ‘No Plastic Straw Please” when I dine out (even though they are fun).

…pick up at least 5 pieces of plastic pollution whenever I can.

…avoid using balloons

(even though they are fun).

…clean up the beach, park, or creek to leave it better than I found it.

…reuse or repurpose products to extend their usable life.

…engage family, businesses and co-workers to make this promise too.

For my community and my ocean.

Ocean Guardians

Insect Invertebrates in the Goleta Slough

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