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Fishing bans can help kelp forests withstand marine heat waves
Marine heat waves that seemed extreme just a decade ago will become commonplace by the end of this century in waters favored ...
A rare, giant starfish could hold the key to restoring kelp forests on the California coast
Bringing back sunflower sea stars, which are functionally extinct in California, could help restore kelp forests off the ...
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California's Central Coast Has a New Marine Sanctuary—and It Protects Important Species Like Sea Otters, Blue Whales, and Abalone
The nation's first Indigenous-nominated marine sanctuary protects plant and animal life, and also honors the land’s original ...
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California sets aside $170 million to thin vegetation, forests to help prevent wildfires
Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed new legislation that will provide more than $170 million in state funding to help prevent ...
Wild Islands Hiding Just off California’s Coast – And Why Scientists Call Them ‘Galápagos’
California’s Channel Islands, often called North America’s Galapagos, are home to a stunning array of unique wildlife and ...
I've visited over 50 cities on the West Coast. Skip the tourist hot spots and try these 5 smaller coastal towns instead.
I've visited over 50 cities on the West Coast, and recommend visiting small coastal towns like Avila Beach, California and ...
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California sets aside $170 million to thin vegetation, forests to help prevent wildfires
“You gotta clean your floors, you gotta clean your forests,” Trump ... including the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act for projects deemed urgent.