Extreme 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...
View ArticleSea Star Wasting Syndrome UPDATE!
We have the newest information! Why are sea stars growing sores, losing their arms, and dying within a few days? Over the last couple of years, sea stars along much of the Pacific coast of North...
View ArticleExploring Sea Caves in the “Galapagos of the North”
Happy World Ocean Day! What better time to celebrate the ocean world right off our shores? Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park are called the “Galapagos of the North” for the...
View ArticleGet Into Your Sanctuary!
Kayaking! Diving! Surfing! Wildlife watching! June is the month to explore your national marine sanctuary. Make a splash in the four off California: Greater Farallones, Cordell Bank, Monterey Bay and...
View ArticleEvery Week is #SharkWeek! With Jean-Michel Cousteau
It’s #SharkWeek!, when more people watch, share and talk about shark stories than any other time of the year. Some tales are thrilling, some are scary, and some are intentionally silly. (We’re looking...
View ArticleVaquita: On the Verge of Extinction
The enchanting, small Vaquita porpoise is the most endangered marine marine mammal in the world, and the call is out to halt its threatened extinction. We talk with Dr. Barbara Taylor, NOAA Southwest...
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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 ArticleBig Blue LIVE
The magnificent marine life of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary — gigantic whales, leaping dolphins, soaring seabirds, lively sea lions and playful sea otters — will be the stars of Big Blue...
View ArticleTrashy Fun!
A million pounds of debris collected in just three hours—this year, let’s make it more! With 850 cleanup sites around the state, there’s no reason why everyone can’t take part in the California...
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Sharks in Peril!
Sharks: exciting, mysterious and dramatic. Although often misunderstood, sharks are a vital part of the ocean’s ecosystem and are in need of protection. We spoke with Ania Budziak, Associate Director...
View ArticleGhost Ships Off California
Ghost ships! Tales from the deep! The waters along California’s coast form one of the greatest underwater maritime museums in the country. We talk to Robert Schwemmer, West Coast Regional Maritime...
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....
View ArticleCalifornia King Tides 2015/16: “Snap the Shore, See the Future”
What will happen to our coastline with sea level rise, and how will it impact your community? You can help answer these questions through snapping photos during California’s “King Tides” — the highest...
View ArticleYou Can Be an Ocean Warrior!
Enjoy getting outside in nature? Do you want to make a difference and help the ocean and marine wildlife? We talk with Dana Roeber Murray, Senior Coastal Policy Manager and Marine Scientist for Heal...
View Article17th Annual Ocean and Coastal Photo Contest Winners
The power of a breaching whale, the luminous mystery of Morro Bay at sunset, memorable family moments at the beach and startling seafloor surprises—all are captured by photographers in the 17th Annual...
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...
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Cowabunga! Surf History!
Duke Kahanamoku, Gidget, Beach Boys, Dick Dale and the Endless Summer — how much do you know about surfing’s history? We talk with Jane Schmauss, Co-founder, California Surf Museum, about surfing’s...
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 ArticleWhat is Ocean Acidification?
What is ocean acidification? What about hypoxia? How serious are these issues? Our guest is Dr. Tessa M. Hill, Associate Professor at the University of California-Davis, who tells us about what the...
View ArticleCalifornia Sea Otters
Everyone loves sea otters — they’re entertaining, interesting, and just so darned cute! But there’s a lot we might not know about these marine animals who populate our coastal areas. Sea otters are an...
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