Environmental News
The Debate Over Sausalito’s Marinship Is Not Over
The Bay Area's saltiest city has been discussing its blueprint for future growth, which has included debate over the Marinship, Sausalito's working waterfront.
USCG Tests Unmanned Vessels off Hawaii
The US Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) has announced that it will begin testing and evaluating the use of unmanned surface vehicles off the south shore of Oahu.
Orca Attacks Could Be Retaliation – or Stress
Around 33 vessels have reported being 'attacked' by orcas since late July. Is it revenge, hunger, stress, or are they just reacting to 2020?
Sailing Science Center Volunteers Clean up on Treasure Island
In two hours the crew amassed a truck-load of plastic wrappers, water bottles, Styrofoam containers, discarded metal pieces, fishing line and cigarette butts.
Darkness Engulfs California
We had five days of 90-degree weather. Now day has turned to night and the apocalypse feels as if it's upon us.
International Ocean Virtual Film Festival on Now
The 17th Annual International Oceans Film Festival is on now. The event which usually runs in March has this year become a virtual event. In addition to the online screenings, the IOFF is hosting livestream interviews, Q&A sessions, and panel discussions with filmmakers.
‘Matthew Turner’ Passes Final COI Test
Good News! Last Friday 'Matthew Turner' passed the test! The final ‘test’ was the Man Overboard (MOB) drill, and thanks to lots of practice, drilling and efficient crew, 'Matthew Turner' passed with flying colors, and is now officially a Coast Guard “Inspected Vessel” — able to carry passengers for hire.
Great Pacific Garbage Patch Haul
Chartered by the Ocean Voyages Institute of Sausalito, the Kwai departed from Hilo on a voyage to the Garbage Patch to collect ghost nets and other marine debris.
Counting Fish with Sailing Robots
Scientists Turn to Alameda’s Saildrone
This week is World Oceans Week. One of our friends shared this story on social media, and we could not resist passing it along. Here’s a tale where yesterday’s science fiction is today’s science fact, with a group of San Francisco Bay Area tech innovators leading the way. More »
State to Hold Hearing on Reforming BCDC
On Wednesday, a bill recommending targeted reforms to the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, or BCDC, will be up for discussion in Sacramento.
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