The abalone populations on the north coast have had some challenges in recent years, including a large die-off event that happened in 2011 which closed some areas of the coast. While regulations have …
With years of legal issues finally resolved, the Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia placed the ex-Canadian Navy destroyer Annapolis on the bottom of Halkett Bay Marine Bay Park in …
The Marine Turtle Research Program was established at the La Jolla Lab of the Southwest Marine Fisheries Service to address the priority actions identified in the U.S. Pacific Sea Turtle Recovery Plans. …
Dr. Scott Sims is one of Hawaii’s best-kept local secrets. Not your typical veterinarian, he treats both wild and domestic animals, and when islanders need help with their pets and …
The Marine Mammal Center held a press event on Wednesday, March 26, to commemorate its 40th anniversary during one of the worst years on record for California sea lions. The current …
Interest in abalone conservation work is stirring again. Get Inspired, a southern California non-profit organization, is the first to try to restore the tasty marine snail in southern California waters …
With Spring and Sevengill shark season right around the corner, Ocean Sanctuaries has two citizen science shark monitoring programs for California divers to choose from. The first project is a partnership …
Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones national marine sanctuaries off northern California will both more than double in size following a final rule released this month by NOAA. The expansion …
In March 2015, a team of NOAA-led researchers will explore the deep seafloor environment of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS). Data collected during this cruise will help supply …
One of my favorite things about diving California is the opportunity to interact with sea lions and harbor seals. Inquisitive, playful and sometimes mischievous, these aquatic mammals are tons of fun. The …