Environmental News
Having a Whale of a Time on a Saturday
A few weeks ago, captain Teddy Strawser and the crew aboard the Catalina 42 MkII Janie Jones were enjoying a Saturday sail on the Bay when they spotted whales. Three gray whales inside of Alcatraz and another just outside the Gate. More »
World Ocean Day Coming June 8 — Who Is Your Hero?
We'd like to join sailors everywhere in supporting ocean health and are now planning coverage in our June magazine, and throughout the month of June in our 'Lectronic Latitude' newsletter.
Maritime Tips for Earth Day
Tomorrow, April 22, will be the 51st Earth Day. With mariners in mind, the California Division of Boating and Waterways sent in these Earth Day tips.
Biden Administration Protects Endangered Pacific Humpback Whales’ Habitat
"Critical habitat protection will help safeguard ocean areas essential for migrating and feeding. The designation will ensure that federally permitted activities do not destroy or harm important whale habitat."
Cleaning Up the Bay with the Help of a Little LADI
"I was struck by how much debris and trash existed right in the Bay and Alameda Estuary, so I began to pull trash from the waterways using just a net."
Tickets on Sale for 18th Annual International Ocean Film Festival
The 18th International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF) is set to roll and ticket sales are now open. This year’s annual Festival will screen a record 80+ films from 17 countries, including 10 premieres and 9 award-winners.
Timing Is Everything with Whale Sightings
There have been recent reports in the media about humpback whale sightings on the Bay, saying this is unusually early for them to be seen.
The Changing Course of the Gulf Stream
According to a New York 'Times' article, Benjamin Franklin was the first to map the Gulf Stream during a transatlantic crossing in the 1700s.
Giant Catamaran ‘Manta’ Prepares to Take on Ocean Plastics
The SeaCleaners has unveiled the Manta, a giant catamaran designed to collect and process large quantities of floating plastic macro-waste at sea.
That Sinking Feeling in the Oakland Estuary
Clearly the Bay Area has a housing crisis, though just as clearly to most people, solving homelessness with illegal anchorages filling up with aging and poorly maintained vessels is not the solution.
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