Environmental News
Hurricane Hilary Aiming for Baja and SoCal
The current course of Hurricane Hilary is threatening much of the west coast of Baja with rain and wind impacts to be felt all the way up to Southern California harbors and coastline.
A Mild Case of Red Tide in the Bay Area Seems To Have Come and Gone
Red tide, an algae bloom that last year killed thousands of fish in the Bay Area, briefly returned to local waters — especially in the East Bay — but appears to have passed.
Devastation in Lahaina as Town Lies in Ruins
The death toll from the fire that tore through Maui's waterfront town of Lahaina now stands at 55, with many people still missing.
Wildfires Rage Through Lahaina, Maui
Much of Hawaii's waterfront town of Lahaina, Maui, is in the grips of a wildfire that is destroying homes and businesses, and causing people to jump into the water to save themselves.
California Marine Flare Collection Events Coming Up
Residents and boaters berthing their boats in the listed areas are eligible for the free, expired marine flare collection events.
Max Ebb — To the Guillotine
Max Ebb attends a recent Harbor Commission meeting to join the discussion about the Bay Area's ferry system.
Fakarava Atoll: Life Underwater in the Pacific and the Bay
Life under the sea is as important to sailors as life above it.
Is the CrossWater Horizontal Elevator an Alternative to the Oakland Pedestrian Bridge?
Are floating, horizontal elevators a solution to crossing water on foot or bicycle, and a possible alternative to bridges?
Ayala Cove Is for Sheriffs, Seals and Sailors
Captain Daniel Aguiniga shows how to read and relax at Angel Island. Get there early, as many of the slips are either broken down or overrun by seals.
11th Hour Racing Wins The Ocean Race
The somewhat fragile, foiling and fast IMOCA 60s have just finished The Ocean Race around the world, with 11th Hour Racing declared the winner.
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