Oodles of nudibranchs showed up in Lake Merritt after the harmful algal bloom of August 2022. These sea slugs appeared in record breaking numbers, taking Oakland's beloved tidal lagoon by...
Discover the world of water striders and water boatmen.
Lake Merritt changed dramatically over the centuries, but it still supports estuarine habitat -- in addition to the recreation needs of a growing city.
San Francisco Bay presented a thrilling—yet possibly lethal—mystery to a young Spanish captain as he sailed up to probe the entry to the Golden Gate for the first time on...
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