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#environmental-impact

Commercial crabbing season takes sail

California's Dungeness crab season opened after months of delays, balancing endangered species protection and fishermen's livelihoods.

Oil sheen off California possibly caused by natural seepage from ocean floor, Coast Guard says

Natural oil seep suspected for oil sheen off California coast
Lab tests inconclusive in identifying oil source

Commercial crabbing season takes sail

California's Dungeness crab season opened after months of delays, balancing endangered species protection and fishermen's livelihoods.

Oil sheen off California possibly caused by natural seepage from ocean floor, Coast Guard says

Natural oil seep suspected for oil sheen off California coast
Lab tests inconclusive in identifying oil source
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#orcas

Friendly pod of orcas, CA51, make another appearance off California coast

The CA51 orca pod was sighted off Orange County after six years, exciting whale-watching enthusiasts.

Orca pods combine to hunt sea creature off California. See 'once in a lifetime' video

Multiple pods of orcas collaborated in hunting a minke whale off the California coast.
Observations of orcas celebrating after a successful hunt were emotionally impactful.

Friendly pod of orcas, CA51, make another appearance off California coast

The CA51 orca pod was sighted off Orange County after six years, exciting whale-watching enthusiasts.

Orca pods combine to hunt sea creature off California. See 'once in a lifetime' video

Multiple pods of orcas collaborated in hunting a minke whale off the California coast.
Observations of orcas celebrating after a successful hunt were emotionally impactful.
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Pounding surf kills man trapped beneath debris on beach, California authorities say

High surf in Northern California led to fatalities, with dangerous conditions halting rescue efforts for multiple missing individuals.
#tsunami-warning

Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story

A tsunami warning in Northern California caused widespread panic and an urgent evacuation after an earthquake in the Pacific Ocean.

Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued - then soon canceled

Emergency protocols were correctly followed during the tsunami warning, despite the confusion caused by the subsequent cancellation.

Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story

A tsunami warning in Northern California caused widespread panic and an urgent evacuation after an earthquake in the Pacific Ocean.

Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued - then soon canceled

Emergency protocols were correctly followed during the tsunami warning, despite the confusion caused by the subsequent cancellation.
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#oarfish

Rare Doomsday Fish' Found on California Beach by Woman Going for a Walk

A rare sighting of an oarfish at Grandview Beach highlights both scientific interest and cultural superstition about this elusive sea creature.

Second oarfish, mythical harbinger of doom, found washed up in California

Oarfish sightings in California are rising, correlated with changes in ocean conditions, bringing attention to their rare appearances and historical significance as disaster predictors.

Rare Doomsday Fish' Found on California Beach by Woman Going for a Walk

A rare sighting of an oarfish at Grandview Beach highlights both scientific interest and cultural superstition about this elusive sea creature.

Second oarfish, mythical harbinger of doom, found washed up in California

Oarfish sightings in California are rising, correlated with changes in ocean conditions, bringing attention to their rare appearances and historical significance as disaster predictors.
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Historic Big Sur compound comes with 3 homes and 2 beaches

The Heart of Rancho Rico, a $100 million estate, is available for the first time in 60 years, emphasizing its historical significance and scenic beauty.

Homes in an expensive California region are now slated to become even pricier

The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary protects critical marine ecosystems and cultural heritage, benefiting both biodiversity and local economies.
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White House announces first California marine sanctuary managed by Indigenous peoples

The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary marks a collaboration with Indigenous peoples to protect California's ocean and cultural resources.

Friends find 24-year-old washed up on beach after vanishing in water, CA officials say

A young tourist drowned while swimming in California, resulting from a cervical spine fracture and ruled an accidental drowning.
#sea-lions

Sick sea lions stranded on California coast as experts fear algae poisoning

Sea lions are stranding themselves due to widespread poisoning by harmful algae bloom with domoic acid affecting adult female California sea lions.

Sick sea lions are showing up on the California coastline - again. What's going on?

Toxic algal blooms, specifically domoic acid poisoning, are causing a significant increase in sick sea lions along the California coast.

Sick sea lions stranded on California coast as experts fear algae poisoning

Sea lions are stranding themselves due to widespread poisoning by harmful algae bloom with domoic acid affecting adult female California sea lions.

Sick sea lions are showing up on the California coastline - again. What's going on?

Toxic algal blooms, specifically domoic acid poisoning, are causing a significant increase in sick sea lions along the California coast.
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#brown-pelicans

Volunteers In Monterey County Try To Help Sickened Brown Pelicans | KQED

Brown pelicans are starving on the California coast, particularly around Monterey Bay.

Volunteers In Monterey County Try To Help Sickened Brown Pelicans | KQED

Brown pelicans in California are facing starvation with a spike in sickened birds, particularly in Monterey Bay.

Volunteers In Monterey County Try To Help Sickened Brown Pelicans | KQED

Brown pelicans are starving on the California coast, particularly around Monterey Bay.

Volunteers In Monterey County Try To Help Sickened Brown Pelicans | KQED

Brown pelicans in California are facing starvation with a spike in sickened birds, particularly in Monterey Bay.
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Sea otters use tools to open hard-shelled prey, saving their teeth, research reveals

Sea otters in Monterey Bay use tools to access larger prey, reducing dental injuries.

Firefighters contain destructive fire on historic California pier

The fire at the Oceanside pier was contained with heavy damage to a vacant restaurant but minimal loss to the pier itself.

California pilot and his dog survive plane crash after swimming to shore

A pilot and his dog survived a plane crash off the California coast, with the authorities responding to the incident.

Coastal salmon fishing banned for a second year amid steep population declines

Salmon populations struggling, leading to a ban on fishing along the California coast for a second consecutive year.
Significant impact on commercial and recreational fishing industries, with some individuals having to seek other means of income.

Hordes of pelicans take over a California beach. 'You couldn't even see the sand'

Thousands of pelicans have taken over La Jolla's Children's Pool due to the abundance of fish and the protected marine environment.
The pelicans are likely attracted to La Jolla for food, and their presence is a sign of a successful conservation effort.

Fresh batch of YIMBY housing bills clash with California's coastal protections

State lawmakers excluded the California coast exception in a housing law despite Coastal Commission opposition.
Several bills by Democrats aim to diminish the California Coastal Commission's authority to promote housing in regulated coastal areas.

Boaters set out to find one sea creature. Instead, they spot nearly 20. See some swim

A marine life excursion company in California unexpectedly spotted dozens of killer whales during a recent trip.
The encounter included orcas, humpback and gray whales, providing a thrilling experience for the tour guests.

'Gentle giants' with glowing mouths spotted off California coast. 'Uncommon sight'

Rare sighting of basking sharks off Southern California coast
Basking sharks are filter feeders and considered gentle giants

The Best Things To Do In San Luis Obispo County California

SLO CAL offers a different experience - slow, sleepy, but with a focus on wine, surf, and good times; worth more than just a pit stop.
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