Environmental News
Emergency Seaglider Recovery Needed in the Pacific — Can You Help?
Students at the University of Washington are looking for sailors in the Pacific who can help retrieve a seaglider before it runs out of power.
Velella Velella Everywhere, Including in the Bay
Sailing the central Bay last week, I literally ran into thousands of 'Velella velella' floating in a swath approximately 1000 yards long.
Trump Plans To Reopen Alcatraz as a Prison
Future Alcatraz "tourists" could be on a one-way trip to the island.
BoatUS Raises Concerns About DOGE Defunding of NOAA
The defunding of NOAA is a threat to the safety and vitality of mariners. BoatUS is speaking up for boaters.
S.F. Blue Tech and Sofar Ocean Drop Data
New, bright-yellow data buoys known as Spotters have arrived on the Bay and off the coast.
Tomorrow We Sail Into Earth Day
The 12-month sailing season of the California coast gives you plenty of time to hoist your sails to celebrate Earth Day.
Berkeley Marina Cuts the Ribbon on New Green Energy Vehicles
Berkeley Marina is celebrating the addition of a new electric RIB and five electric vehicles to its management fleet.
Urgent Call for Funding to Protect the Bay
The Estuary & Ocean Science Center, located in Tiburon, is slated to close due to a loss of university funding.
Sweeney and Point Buckler Back in Court Against California Agencies
John Sweeney and Jennifer Frost are continuing the fight with California agencies alleging environmental and judicial conspiracy.
Stranded Minke Whale Euthanized in Emeryville
Marine Mammal Center staff made the tough decision to euthanize a distressed minke whale stranded in the shallows in Emmeryville.
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