What might San Diego look like in four decades? Twelve months ago, we explored this concept after the Climate Education Partners and the San Diego Foundation released the 2050 report detailing what climate change might mean to the city. A follow-up report was recently released with updates to the predictions. In order for the region’s … Continue reading
California Sea Grant unveiled a new microsite for land use planners, beach managers, and anyone who enjoys the beach. Available on the California Sea Grant Extension website, the pages have been designed as a resource for coastal decision makers and other ocean lovers to learn about sandy beach ecosystems. The website address is http://bit.ly/explorebeachecosystems In … Continue reading
The California Ocean Science Trust today will announce the selection of an initial set of research projects that will begin the $4-million North Coast Marine Protected Area Baseline Program. The science grants will support the collection of ecological and socioeconomic information on beaches, reefs and other nearshore ecosystems along the state’s North Coast, which stretches … Continue reading
Surfers know that they should stay out of the water for at least 72 hours after it rains to avoid getting sick. This is especially true after a “first flush” storm, the first heavy rain of the season, when an accumulation of grit, grime and pathogens built up during the dry season are carried in … Continue reading
To the delight of animal lovers and cetacean researchers, harbor porpoises and bottlenose dolphins have found new habitats in San Francisco Bay and are now regularly seen foraging for fish and body-surfing in boat wakes under the Golden Gate Bridge. Harbor porpoises, among the smallest of the world’s six porpoise species, first re-appeared in 2008, after … Continue reading
Two giant, sea serpent-like oarfish have been found dead in Southern California in the last week, and now the question is why? Searching for clues about the rare find, NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center scientists on Monday performed a necropsy on the 14-foot specimen that washed up in northern San Diego County on Friday. The … Continue reading
Meteorologists are predicting an early but short wet season in California this winter, with parts of Northern California potentially seeing above normal snowfall at ski resorts. Southern California may see more precipitation this year, too, but likely not enough to reverse drought conditions. Ken Clark, an expert senior meteorologist with the private firm AccuWeather, is forecasting … Continue reading
