For the first time on the Central Coast, cutting-edge monarch butterfly research is taking place right here in Goleta.
Scientists from Althouse & Meade, in coordination with the City of Goleta, with funding from the USFWS and support from Ellwood Friends, are deploying ultra-light tracking tags on monarchs, offering an unprecedented look at how these iconic butterflies move, migrate, and survive.
Watch this short video to learn more and see for yourself how exciting this research is!…