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Santa Cruz Otter Confronts Youth Surfers in Viral Standoff
local-news8 days ago

Santa Cruz Otter Confronts Youth Surfers in Viral Standoff

A sea otter approached a group of young surfers at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz in late September, climbing onto a surfboard in a tense but non-injurious encounter. The incident adds to a growing list of aggressive marine mammal interactions along the California coast, including a recent sea lion attack on a paddleboarder in Santa Cruz. Experts note that domoic acid poisoning from harmful algal blooms may be causing unpredictable behavior in local marine mammals.

via New York Post|
#california-coast#local-news#santa-cruz
El Niño Kelvin Wave Set to Push California Seas Higher and Accelerate Erosion
climate-and-environment1 month ago

El Niño Kelvin Wave Set to Push California Seas Higher and Accelerate Erosion

A coastally trapped Kelvin wave linked to the developing El Niño is forecast to raise California’s sea level by about 6 inches for months as it travels from the western Pacific toward the Gulf of California and up the U.S. West Coast, with Southern California arrival expected in early October. When combined with El Niño–driven high tides, storms, and a marine heatwave, this could amplify beach erosion and coastal flood risk, compounding damage already seen along the coastline.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-coast#climate-and-environment#coastal-erosion
El Niño Strengthening Could Drive California Coast to Record Sea Levels
weather2 months ago

El Niño Strengthening Could Drive California Coast to Record Sea Levels

A strengthening El Niño could intensify to a very strong or super level, potentially bringing record sea levels, coastal flooding, and beach erosion to California this winter. Forecasters warn peak impacts may occur from late December through March, with water levels rising higher than those seen in recent years; residents in high-risk areas should consider flood insurance as models remain uncertain and subject to change.

via ABC7 Bay Area|
#california-coast#coastal-erosion#el-nino
Sharks mob Whale Carcass Off California Coast in Feeding Frenzy
science3 months ago

Sharks mob Whale Carcass Off California Coast in Feeding Frenzy

Drone footage shows several great white sharks circling and feeding on a decomposing whale carcass at Martin's Beach, south of Half Moon Bay, illustrating an uptick in California coast shark activity as warm Pacific waters and El Niño conditions boost prey opportunities; experts predict a very sharky summer while the whale buffet may keep predators occupied and reduce risk to surfers.

via Yahoo|
#california-coast#el-nino#great-white-shark
Two Fremont Women Die After Being Swept From Santa Cruz Beach
local3 months ago

Two Fremont Women Die After Being Swept From Santa Cruz Beach

Two Fremont women, Harshita Nair and Mahial Sran, were swept into the Pacific while napping near a keyhole at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County. About eight rescue swimmers helped recover them; one was helicoptered to Yellow Bank Beach and later died, while the other remained in critical condition at a local hospital. Officials say the area’s steep shoreline and rogue waves make this stretch especially dangerous, and this rescue was the fifth along the coast in the past month.

via New York Post|
#bonny-doon-beach#california-coast#dangerous-surf
El Niño Threat Looms: California Faces Wet Winters, Flood Risks, and Shifts in Sea Life
environment4 months ago

El Niño Threat Looms: California Faces Wet Winters, Flood Risks, and Shifts in Sea Life

El Niño has arrived and could be among the strongest on record, likely bringing a wetter winter to California, higher coastal flooding risk, and warmer coastal waters that may draw more sharks and other marine life nearshore, while also stressing ecosystems and potentially triggering harmful algal blooms and fishing impacts.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-coast#coastal-flooding#el-nino
War-time Powers Unleashed as Trump Orders California Offshore Drilling Restart
politics7 months ago

War-time Powers Unleashed as Trump Orders California Offshore Drilling Restart

Trump uses the Defense Production Act to force Sable Offshore to resume operations on the Santa Ynez Unit and its pipeline along the Santa Barbara coast, arguing the move will strengthen U.S. oil supply amid the Iran war and rising gas prices; Gov. Newsom vows legal action and environmentalists warn of spill risks, while critics say the restart would have limited impact on prices.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-coast#defense-production-act#gas-prices
politics7 months ago

White House activates emergency powers to restart California offshore oil pipeline

Energy Secretary Chris Wright used the Defense Production Act to approve restarting an offshore California oil pipeline operated by Sable Offshore, framing the move as reducing U.S. reliance on foreign oil and bolstering national security amid Iran-related supply disruptions. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state regulators have criticized the action as illegal and prepared for legal challenges, highlighting a broad clash between federal authority and California’s coastal drilling oversight.

via Politico|
#california-coast#defense-production-act#energy-security
Rare Hoodwinker Sunfish Emerges on California Shore, Redrawing Its Range
environment8 months ago

Rare Hoodwinker Sunfish Emerges on California Shore, Redrawing Its Range

A rare hoodwinker sunfish, Mola tecta, washed ashore at Doran Regional Park during a Northern California beach cleanup, a finding that challenges assumptions about the species’ range. Described in 2017 and distinct from the common mola, its presence off the U.S. West Coast hints at wider, less-understood migrations, while strandings provide scientists with data on movement and currents; observers are urged to document sightings from a distance and report to wildlife authorities.

via Iowa Park Leader|
#california-coast#environment#hoodwinker-sunfish
Trump Proposes Offshore Oil Drilling Expansion Along U.S. Coasts
politics11 months ago

Trump Proposes Offshore Oil Drilling Expansion Along U.S. Coasts

The Trump administration is planning to permit new oil and gas drilling off the California coast for the first time in nearly four decades, sparking opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and environmental advocates. The proposal may be announced soon and includes leasing in the Gulf of Mexico, setting up a political clash over environmental policies.

via The New York Times|
#california-coast#environment#gavin-newsom
California legal battles intensify over offshore oil drilling and spills
environment1 year ago

California legal battles intensify over offshore oil drilling and spills

A Texas-based company supported by the Trump administration is pushing to restart offshore oil drilling off California's coast, despite legal challenges and environmental concerns following a major oil spill in 2015. The project aims to increase U.S. energy production, but critics warn of potential environmental disasters and oppose the plan, which involves legal disputes and regulatory hurdles.

via AP News|
#california-coast#environment#environmental-lawsuits