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Mary Zmudowski was a California schoolteacher when she donated 155 acres of coastal land to the state in 1950; today it is a 220-acre state beach bearing her nameZmudowski State Beach, a treasured spot north of Monterey, owes its existence to Mary Zmudowski's generous donation in 1950. While facing t...
Science says a dead whale can feed an entire ecosystem for decades, what happens after it reaches the seafloor is extraordinaryThe massive bones of a whale can hold significant amounts of lipid-rich material. In the low-oxygen environment around a whale fall, microo...
In 1980s, sea otters gradually returned to California's coastlines after being nearly extinct. Their return restored kelp forests, reduced carbon emissions and floodingOnce hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback reduced the sea urch...
Who was Peter Cullen? Optimus Prime voice actor dies at 85. All you need to know about his wife and familyPeter Cullen, the iconic voice behind Optimus Prime, has passed away at the age of 85. Renowned for his powerful vocal presence, his talent...
Peter Cullen death reason: Actor who voiced Optimus Prime in Transformers dies at 85. Here’s what happenedPeter Cullen, the legendary voice actor known for bringing Optimus Prime to life, has sadly passed away at 85 in his Los Angeles home, surr...
In 2009, Monterey Bay scientists used live underwater footage to expose a surprising secret of a deep-sea fish. 13 years later, their ROVs had logged 5,600 dives, helping reveal why the ocean's strangest creatures can look radically different after collectionDeep Pacific creatures exhibit unique survival strategies in perpetual darkness. Some animals produce their own light, while others possess...
Rare yellow flower unseen on California public land for 68 years resurfaces after cattle clear invasive weedsA rare yellow flower, unseen for 68 years, has reappeared on public land. Botanists discovered the caper-fruited Tropidocarpum in Californi...
Quote of the day by John Denver: ‘We must begin to make what I call 'conscious choices', and to really recognize…’ – Country singer on how peace begins with a simple awarenessJohn Denver, a beloved singer-songwriter, advocated for conscious choices and recognizing shared humanity. His iconic hits celebrated natur...
California’s San Francisco Bay Area struck by two earthquakes within 16 hours, USGS reveals intensity; here’s what you need to know about latest tremorsBerkeley, California, experienced two earthquakes on Monday, September 22, 2025. A magnitude 4.3 quake struck early in the morning, followe...
Blue whales' mysterious silence leave scientists worried as it sends a dire warning to humanityAlarming reports indicate a significant decline in blue whale vocalizations due to devastating heatwaves. These heatwaves have triggered to...
Powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggers tsunami watch in California; check detailsA significant 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered a tsunami watch for California's coastal regions, inc...
Marine spectacle at Monterey Bay: Over 2,000 dolphins form rare superpod — Here’s why it happenedOff the coast of Monterey Bay, California, an extraordinary marine spectacle unfolded as more than 2,000 dolphins gathered in an exceptiona...
Second Summer: Why excessive heat warning issued for San Francisco?San Francisco experienced temperatures as high as 94 degrees, leading officials to issue an excessive heat warning. Inland areas went over ...
How were mysterious boreholes on California seabed formed? Methane leak occurred 2,80,000 years ago or sinister mysteries?What could be the source of thousands of boreholes or pockmarks found on the seabed off Slur in California? Did methane bubbles create thes...
Climate change draws great white sharks north, threatening ecosystemThere never used to be young great white sharks basking off the busy beaches of central California, but as climate change starts to bite, w...
Half Moon Bay Shooting: 7 dead in another mass shooting in California, suspect arrestedSeven were killed in another Half Moon Bay shooting in California and the suspect was arrested.
Official: 7 killed in two shootings in California communityTelevision footage from the area showed officers taking a man into custody without incident. Aerial television images also showed police of...
Huge, uncommon 'phantom jellyfish' that uses its limbs as mouths, spotted off California coastAmazing footage shot by a remote submarine in the North Pacific Ocean has revealed to scientists the existence of a giant "phantom jellyfis...
Off California, sea otters feast and play a part in climate change battle
Outside the bright lights of San Francisco, here is where you should goOutside the striking lights and bridges of San Francisco, there is a lot just a drive away hence try and explore such destinations.