Environmental News
NOAA Launches Pacific Basin Gridded Forecasts
NOAA advised that its offshore and high seas gridded forecasts for the Pacific Basin transitioned from experimental to operational on October 28, 2021.
Sailing Citizen Scientists Support Manta Ray Research
Alene Rice and Bruce Balan are supporting manta ray research by getting involved with the Pacific Manta Research Group and reporting their observations.
Oil Spill, Lost Containers and a Burning Ship
As investigations continue regarding the recent oil spill in Southern California, a container ship in the Pacific Northwest has been battling a fire.
Storm Again Takes a Toll on Richardson Bay Boats
Sunday's storm was categorized as a tie with the third-worst storm in the Bay Area wreaking havoc on Richardson Bay and elsewhere.
San Francisco’s Karl the Fog Envelops Alcatraz
Fog and fog photos continue to roll into the Bay.
The Ocean Cleanup Project Takes a Bite
The Ocean Cleanup Project has continued to develop and improve its systems for cleaning up the Pacific Garbage Patch.
Take a Glimpse at San Francisco’s New Skyline
How many times has nature altered your eye's perception and sculpted an image that is out of the ordinary?
Boaters in Orange County Warned About Hazardous Effects of Oil Spill
The oil is classified as a hazardous substance and can cause a variety of symptoms, including skin irritation.
Breaking News: Baby Great White Takes Swim Around Travis Marina
Lauren Moody took this clip of a baby great white shark, swimming around Travis Marina, from her 1978 Islander Freeport 36, 'Intrepid.'
Saildrone Captures Footage from Inside the Eye of the Hurricane
Saildrone's USV has been capturing footage from inside the eye of Hurricane Sam, currently situated off the USA's East Coast.
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