People Should Physically Distance from Sea Otters, Too
Kayakers and boaters approaching too closely could be leading some sea otters to starve, scientists say.
The Ocean
A Whale’s Death Shows Us the Way Marine Giants Live
“When a whale washes up it’s kind of like being a doctor on call,” says Moe Flannery, senior collections manager at the California Academy of Sciences. Flannery’s day job means...
The Smallest Stars Have Gone Out
More than 20 species of sea star suffered in a disease outbreak that started in 2013. But in many places in the Bay Area, one small star hasn't returned.
Meet The Deep-Diving, Ear-Splitting 4,500-Pound Rock Star of Año Nuevo
Elephant seals are among the most extreme animals on earth. Will it be enough to help them survive extreme change?
They Can’t Stand Air or Rain. They Live Exposed to Both. How do Tidepool Creatures Survive?
Although the world’s oceans cover approximately 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, most humans interact with only the narrow strip that runs up onto land. This bit of real estate...
What We Can Learn about the Coast from Sick Sea Otters
What's keeping sea otters from expanding their population? Cat poop, perhaps.
Deep Sea Exploration Off the Farallones Catches Sea Stars Hunting Moving Prey
Many people generally think of sea stars as slow, almost immobile animals, living in tidepools or in along the shoreline, feeding slowly on clams and mussels. So here’s something you...
Want to Prevent California’s Katrina? Grow a Marsh
These islands in the Delta aren't really islands at all anymore.
How Otters Keep Seagrass Healthy
Seagrass beds are important to consider when regarding climate change not only because they can sequester carbon in soils, but also because seagrass may buffer against ocean acidity.
Review of The Pacific Warm Blob Sequel: Not Yet a Phenomena like the Original
The Pacific is warmer than usual, again.
