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List: See Heal the Bay's 2025 California beach report card
Beach visitors might want to add a new report card on the health of California beaches to their summer reading list. Once again, the Santa Monica Pier is the top California location on environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay‘s annual list of 10 most-polluted beaches. Nearby coastal waters are plagued by high levels of fecal-indicator bacteria, raising the risk of illnesses…
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The Tall Ship Mystic Whaler is sailing for Ventura Harbor Village
Dockside tours of the schooner are part of the visit, as chances to go on-board and learn.
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Marine Mammal Care Center gets more funding amid unprecedented number of sick, dead sea lions
The nonprofit said it’s cared for 410 marine mammals, including sick sea lions, so far in 2025.
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Encounter fascinating critters at ‘The Living Seas,' coming to Birch Aquarium
Meet the Loggerhead Turtle, the Warty Frogfish, and the Moray Eel, among other amazing creatures.
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A whale-y cool family fest, with a ‘walk-inside whale,' will surface in Monterey
“Whalefest Monterey” will bring two days of science talks and family activities to Old Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Toxic algal bloom sickens sea life on LA County coast
There is a growing crisis along the LA County coast as sea lions and dolphins are getting sick due to a toxic algae bloom. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on March 19, 2025.
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If you'd like to see a fish on land, pencil in ‘Grunion Time' this spring
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is one of the SoCal spots to see this eons-old spawning rite.
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Things to do this weekend: Dive into the Dana Point Festival of Whales
The parade is on a break, but there is lots to enjoy, including a carnival and cook-off.
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Ventura Harbor Village's 10th Annual ‘Mermaid Month' shell soon begin
The ocean-inspired itinerary features special events like the popular mermaid meet-and-greets.
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Dash into the Pacific in Santa Monica, if you can (polar) bear it
The Polar Bear Plunge is a year-starting Annenberg Community Beach House tradition.
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Surf City Splash, Huntington Beach's chilly New Year's Day plunge, turns 25
Celebrate the milestone by dashing into the Pacific alongside other swimsuit-clad revelers.
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Gray whales, ahoy: Go in search of the marvelous migrating giants
The keep-a-look-out adventures kick off Dec. 26 at Island Packers in Ventura.
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Dazzle on The Deep: Lighted boat parades are splashy California classics
From Morro Bay to Oxnard — and the huge affair in Newport Beach — decorated vessels are colorfully cruising.
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Ahoy: The first-ever Morro Bay Maritime Festival drops anchor this fall
A Family Fun Day, a screening of “Treasure Island,” and other salty pursuits will raise the mast.
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Sea Otter Awareness Week gives us all of the fuzzy feelings
Find ways to support the endangered animals as September concludes.
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Beach, river, lake: Sign up now for California Coastal Cleanup Day
Volunteers will pitch in up and down the coast; lakes and rivers will get the spiffy-up, too.
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Ahoy! The 40th Annual Maritime Festival sets sail for Dana Point
Calling mermaids and scallywags: Big ships and briny events are on the rollicking roster.
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Sea it, believe it: Witches will playfully paddle in Morro Bay
The magical and mirthful tradition will materialize a few days ahead of Halloween.
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New at Birch Aquarium: Outdoor Adventure Bundles
Enjoy an engaging alfresco experience at a discount when you buy admission to the La Jolla aquatic institution.
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Sandcastle festivals are shorely a quirky California tradition
Builders will fashion sandy structures at Imperial Beach, Point Reyes, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.