Environmental News
Captain Liz Clark Shares a Tip for Ocean Health
June 8 was World Oceans Day, and across this month we've been searching for stories that focus on the health and restoration or protection of our oceans. We've covered plastic pollution, but what about sunscreen pollution?
The Mountain High: Sailing on Scotts Flat Lake
We're always happy when we serendipitously discover sailing at the end of a dusty, mountain bike trail or any other random corner of California.
Michelin Wings Its Way to Sustainability with Sailing
We're taking the month of June to share more good news about sailors leading the way toward ocean and planetary sustainability.
What Is the State of the Ocean on World Oceans Day, June 8?
The annual World Oceans Day arrives tomorrow, June 8. We asked writer Tim Henry to give us a more in-depth look at the state of the oceans.
Ron Holland Keeps Sailing Because He Keeps It Simple
To imagine Ron enjoying an afternoon sail on his Coronado 25 highlights one of the things we've always appreciated about him: he likes to sail.
We Now Take a Break from Sailing to Watch Birds Eat
Next to the Red Oak Victory museum ship at the Port of Richmond, the top of a crane is home to a growing family of ospreys.
The Veterans for Peace Anti-Nuclear Protest Vessel ‘Golden Rule’ Returns to the Bay
After 28 grueling days crossing the Pacific Ocean from Honolulu, the historic anti-nuclear sailboat 'Golden Rule' and crew will arrive in San Francisco Bay on Monday, Memorial Day.
World Ocean Day Is on June 8 — How Are Sailors Helping the Ocean?
On June 8 we celebrate World Ocean Day, and in June's issue of Latitude 38, Tim Henry talks with sailors who are working to improve the state of the ocean. Here's a snippet ...
What Is the State of the Ocean?
In your travels, have you noticed more trash in the water, or has the water been getting cleaner? Have you seen more sealife in recent years, or is it diminishing?
25,000 Barrels of DDT Discovered Between Long Beach and Catalina Island
A recent expedition, led by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, has completed a mapping of the dumping zone and found over 25,000 barrels leaking DDT and other chemical waste.
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