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Public vs. private beaches: a guide to understanding access
The beach is the ultimate frontier between land and water. But where exactly does it start and end private and public property? And what does the legislation say about free public access?
The tragic story of Lolita, the female captive orca of Miami
Lolita, the main attraction of the Miami Seaquarium, died at 57. The female marine animal was the second-oldest orca in captivity after Corky at SeaWorld San Diego.
Wildfires destroy the historic town of Lahaina in Maui
The island of Maui has been rocked by devastating wildfires that have claimed at least 101 lives and destroyed entire towns, including historic Lahaina.
How to treat a Portuguese man-of-war sting
Do you think you've been stung by the Portuguese man-of-war? The following guide will help identify a sting and take appropriate action.
California winter waves may be increasing under climate change
A new study from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography uses nearly a century of data to show that the average heights of winter waves along the California coast have increased as climate change has heated the planet.
50 amazing facts about blue whales
The ocean is home to one of the most astonishing creatures in the animal kingdom - the blue whale.