Elephant Seals: Back from the Brink
Hunted nearly to extinction in the 1800′s, California’s elephant seals have made a remarkable comeback and are now protected by the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act. One of the largest mainland...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening to California Sea Lions?
Stranded, starving and sickly sea lion pups are showing up by the hundreds on California beaches, miles from their mothers who would normally be nursing their young. The situation is reaching crisis...
View ArticleWhale Rescue!
How do you help a whale entangled in marine debris? It’s not a job for amateurs, and those who respond are highly-trained to handle a dangerous, tricky operation. We talk with Justin Viezbicke, NOAA...
View ArticleTwo California National Marine Sanctuaries Doubled in Size!
NOAA recently announced an exciting milestone: Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries have been expanded to protect more of what is called the “Blue Serengeti” off the...
View ArticleExtreme Drought UPDATE!
California’s record-breaking drought continues, and we all need to take action. For the first time in history, Governor Brown has ordered mandatory water reductions in cities and towns across...
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Don’t Trash the Beach!
California’s beaches mean summer fun and beautiful views. The beach is a great place for recreation and relaxation…alone, or with family and friends. We all need to do our part to protect our beaches...
View ArticleThe Microbead Dilemma
President Obama signed a bipartisan bill that prohibits selling and distributing products containing microbeads. Personal care products such as the shampoo, facial cleanser and even toothpaste you use...
View ArticleWetlands Restoration Helps You!
Coastal wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate, despite their importance to ocean and coastal health, humans and the economy. We talk with Megan Cooper, Project Analyst at the State Coastal...
View ArticleHow Blue is Your Mind?
We know that people will pay more for an ocean view, but did you know that water actually makes you more creative? That a walk along the coast helps you be more connected? We talk with Wallace J....
View ArticleCreatures of the Deep
Monsters? Spaceships? Aliens? No, these are Creatures of the Deep! These strange, odd and fascinating animals live in the waters off our shores, in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and beyond....
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