California Coastline Teems with Whale Skeletons
Recently, scientists have discovered an extraordinary number of these whale falls off the coast of Los Angeles—over 60 skeletons, a number that surpasses the total found worldwide since 1977.
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The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH): Icon of American Scenic Roadways
The Pacific Coast Highway took decades to complete fully, with different sections being opened to the public at various times.
Julia Platt was the Unwavering Force Behind Monterey’s Ecological Conservation
In the 18th century, when Spanish and French explorers ventured along the northern California coast they encountered Monterey Bay and
Animals, Biology, Horticulture, Marine Science, Places
Unraveling the Mysteries of Island Biogeography in California’s Channel Islands
The Channel Islands of California, an enchanting archipelago, offer a fascinating natural laboratory for the study of island biogeography. This field of biology, which explores the distribution of species and ecosystems in island environments, finds a perfect case study in these islands.
The Enigmatic Island Fox: A Tale of Survival and Conservation
The Island Fox’s journey from the brink of extinction to a conservation success story is a testament to the power of dedicated conservation efforts. It also highlights the importance of maintaining ecological balance in sensitive environments like the Channel Islands.
Salt to Salvation: The Desalination Revolution in California’s Drought Battle
While an atmospheric river storm in 2023 significantly eased California’s drought conditions for the time being, there is widespread concern that serious drought conditions will soon return and become the new norm.
Animals, Biology, Climate Change, Marine Science, Places, Private Science
Through the Looking Glass Head: The Enigmatic World of the Barreleye Fish
The Barreleye fish is the kind of creature that captures the imagination and evokes wonder about what remains undiscovered in the deep ocean.
The Ocean’s Invisible Elevator: How Upwelling Fuels California’s Marine Bounty
The Vital Role of Upwelling in California’s Rich Ocean Life Few marine processes have been as impactful on the abundance
Orange Enigma: The Garibaldi’s Dance of Color and Character in California’s Coastal Ballet
Underwater photos of California’s coast featured in books and magazines almost always showcase a certain fish: the garibaldi. Within the
Hannes Keller’s 1,000-Foot Descent off Catalina Island Was the Dive of the Century
“If a man could go, for instance, to 1,000 feet down and do practical work,” Mr. Keller wrote in The Sydney Morning Herald, “then all the continental shelf zone could be explored, a total of more than 16 million square miles.”
