There are several oceanographic research organizations located in the Monterey Bay area. Below are links to specific laboratories or groups that study HABs, or project pages for HAB research.
California HABMAP - facilitates information exchange among HAB researchers, managers and the general public.
University of California, Santa Cruz - Kudela Lab
Institute of Marine Sciences - an organized reseasrch unit at UCSC
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - Microscopic Life
GEOHAB Targeted HAB research - List of endorsed HAB projects, including a newly launched endeavor in Monterey Bay.
Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO) - Conducting research and field work along the California, Oregon and Washington coast, including Monterey Bay.