East Bay (California)fromThe Oaklandside1 month agoWant to help scientists learn more about the California coast? Join this weekend's bioblitz at Lake MerrittThe California Academy of Sciences promotes community involvement in biodiversity research through the Snapshot Cal Coast project.
fromArs Technica3 months agoGhost forests are growing as sea levels riseThe transition from living forest to marsh isn't necessarily a tragedy; marshes also play important roles in coastal ecosystems.East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com3 months agoBay Area beaches get new influx of blobby sea creaturesMarine biologists explain that these jellyfish-like creatures, known as Velella velella, are often seen along the California coast following rain, signaling seasonal patterns.Silicon Valley food
Non-profit organizationsfromFast Company4 months agoNOAA is vital for coastal state economiesHealthy coastal ecosystems significantly support the U.S. economy and require specialized management.