While a crashing wave would make most people say, “Heads up!,” for barnacles it’s more like, “Feet up!” Barnacles are animals that cement themselves to surfaces head Read More…
Colorful sea stars have traditionally been a bright spot for tidepool visitors – but in recent years, these charismatic stars have been dealt a heavy blow. Sea Read More…
Of all the holiday stars shining brightly, we think this one is particularly special. Read about the voracious sunflower star in today's Flashback Friday! This marine creature Read More…
Earlier this summer, some California beaches were carpeted in red, thanks to masses of pelagic red crabs, while others were blanketed in blue. The West Coast was Read More…
Recently, after returning from a trip to the South Pacific in early August, scientists reported they had witnessed a rare and welcome sight not seen since the Read More…
Over the last few weeks, beachgoers of Southern California have had a rather unusual experience: the beaches are red. In some places there are patches of red, Read More…
As August rolls around, recreational collection of red abalone resumes along the Northern California Coast, following a month’s reprieve in July that allows the tasty mollusks some Read More…