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State commission approves transfer of 136-acre Mendocino County coastal property to three tribes
A California state commission approved the transfer of a 136-acre coastal property near Westport to a nonprofit representing three Indigenous tribes. The land includes Blues Beach and coastal bluffs previously managed by the state transportation department.
theconversation.comscience11 days ago
Pacific Marine Heat Wave Persists as El Niño Watch Issued
A marine heat wave off the U.S. West Coast has continued into 2026 with record sea surface temperatures. NOAA has placed an El Niño watch for later in the year while noting the current system has not matched the scale of the 2014-2016 event.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld53 days ago
Gray Whales Enter San Francisco Bay More Often
Gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay in greater numbers and staying longer during their annual migration. Scientists link the change to climate conditions. Last year the Bay Area recorded its highest number of gray whale deaths in 25 years.
foxnews.comworld58 days ago
Whale-Watching Boat Rescues Two Fishermen Off California Coast
A whale-watching vessel responded to a distress call and rescued two fishermen whose boat had capsized six miles off the coast of Monterey, California. The incident occurred near Moss Landing on May 16, 2026.
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Usa Todayscience62 days ago
Marine heat wave raises ocean temperatures off California coast
Ocean temperatures have risen 4 to 8 degrees above average along parts of the U.S. West Coast. The conditions have led to seabirds washing up on beaches in weakened or dead condition. NOAA reported the marine heat wave has persisted since reaching record size in September 2025 an…