Community5 min read
Citizen Science: How Kids Can Contribute to Real Research
You do not need a PhD to do real science. Learn how young people are collecting data that helps scientists protect our oceans.
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Articles
Stories, guides, and insights about marine conservation and ocean science in Southern California.
Community7 min read
How to Spot Marine Debris: A Field Guide for Young Scientists
Not all beach trash is created equal. Knowing how to identify, classify, and document what you find turns a simple cleanup into real scientific data that researchers and policymakers use. Here's your field guide.
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Community6 min read
Your First Beach Cleanup: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Never been to a beach cleanup before? Here's everything you need to know — what to wear, what to bring, what actually happens, and why it matters more than you might think.
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Conservation8 min read
Meet the Marine Protected Areas Between LA and San Diego
Southern California is home to a network of marine protected areas that serve as underwater sanctuaries. Learn about the MPAs in our backyard.
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Conservation7 min read
Microplastics: The Invisible Threat Hiding in Our Oceans
There are more microplastic particles in the ocean than stars in the Milky Way. They're in the fish we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe — and most of them started as something you can still pick up at the beach.
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Marine Biology6 min read
Understanding Tides: A Beginner's Guide
Ever wonder why the ocean rises and falls every day? Learn the science behind tides and why they matter for coastal life.
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Community5 min read
What Happens at a Beach Cleanup
Never been to a beach cleanup? Here is everything you need to know about what to expect, what to bring, and why it matters.
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Conservation4 min read
5 Simple Things You Can Do to Help Our Oceans
You do not need to be a scientist or a politician to help protect the ocean. Here are five things you can start doing today.
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Marine Biology9 min read
The Secret Life of Kelp Forests: Southern California's Underwater Rainforests
Giant kelp grows two feet a day and towers 150 feet from the seafloor. The forests it creates shelter thousands of species and protect our coastlines — but they're disappearing. Here's what's at stake.
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Conservation7 min read
Why Southern California's Ocean Needs You
Southern California's coastline is one of the most biodiverse marine regions in North America — and it needs our help more than ever.
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Marine Biology8 min read
California's Incredible Tide Pools: A Guide to the Intertidal Zone
Tide pools are living windows into the ocean — packed with sea stars, anemones, and hermit crabs. Learn how to read them, what lives where, and how to visit without causing harm.
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Community5 min read
Welcome to Orca Child in the Wild
Learn how a family's love for the ocean grew into a youth-led movement to protect Southern California's coastline.
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