San Francisco Estuary Partnership (SFEP), in partnership with California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways and The Bay Foundation (TBF), was awarded the ‘Outstanding Service Award’ for Pumpout Nav app at the States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) annual national conference in Portsmouth, Virginia. SOBA serves a diverse audience of public boating access stakeholders,… Continue reading The Bay Foundation Award-Winning ‘Pumpout Nav App’ for Boaters Includes Personalized Profiles, New Resources and More
Topic: Ocean
Can the Long-Lost Abalone Make a Comeback in California?
Hunched over a tank inside the Bodega Marine Laboratory, alongside bubbling vats of seaweed and greenhouses filled with algae, Kristin Aquilino coaxed a baby white abalone onto her hand. …To the untrained eye, they appear pretty drab. But in this humming lab, home to more white abalone than in the wild, these invertebrates have captured… Continue reading Can the Long-Lost Abalone Make a Comeback in California?
What Even Is Local Seafood?
The waters off Southern California are rich with marine life. As part of his effort to serve the freshest seafood possible, much of what [Chef Michael] Cimarusti offers at Providence is sourced from the Pacific. “There are so many amazing ingredients that are being harvested right here,” he says. But for most consumers, it’s not… Continue reading What Even Is Local Seafood?
Explosion of Oregon’s Purple Sea Urchin Population
Populations of purple sea urchin have exploded up and down the West Coast, decimating kelp and crowding out other marine animals. In a recent count of one Oregon reef, the population of purple urchins was 350 million, an increase of 10,000 percent over the last five years. Shellfish biologist Scott Groth with the Oregon Department… Continue reading Explosion of Oregon’s Purple Sea Urchin Population
These Purple Creatures are Eating All Our Kelp. It’s Time to Eat Them.
There are underwater forests spanning millions of acres — but they’re rapidly dying due to climate change and an unlikely predator. Kelp forests, which are often referred to as the rainforests of the sea, play an important role in fighting climate change. Kelp, which is a type of macroalgae, is estimated to sequester 634 metric tons of… Continue reading These Purple Creatures are Eating All Our Kelp. It’s Time to Eat Them.
PODCAST: Legalizing the Other Weed (Kelp)
In Episode 81, Quinn & Brian discuss: Legalizing the weed of the sea. Our guests are Bren Smith and Tom Ford, two fine, clean-living gentleman who are out on the water, every day, trying to change the way that we eat and use the ocean to our benefit — and, more importantly, to the ocean’s… Continue reading PODCAST: Legalizing the Other Weed (Kelp)
California Boater Kit
The free California Boater Kit is an educational tool for boaters that is distributed by TBF staff and Dockwalker volunteers. The kit includes: Oil absorbent pillow Tide tables and marina guide booklet ABC’s of California Boating Laws Environmental Boating Laws brochure Laminated quick reference sheet To get your free Boater Kit, find The Bay Foundation… Continue reading California Boater Kit
When Nature Calls: California’s Vessel Sewage Guide
When you gotta go, you gotta go. We’ve all been there before—it’s human nature. While it’s best to use an onshore toilet when available, properly disposing of boat sewage makes a difference in water quality and protects the big blue playground we all enjoy. Use this guide to learn how to keep our waterways pristine.… Continue reading When Nature Calls: California’s Vessel Sewage Guide
Budget Cuts Will Devastate US Estuaries, Experts Warn
The House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment invited experts …to testify this morning against the Trump administration’s proposed 31% cut to the Environmental Protection Agency budget — a move that would cut nearly $650 million in funding for environmental and restorative efforts. One such effort is the National Estuary Program, which is composed of… Continue reading Budget Cuts Will Devastate US Estuaries, Experts Warn
Honey Pot Day for Waste-Free Harbors in SoCal
The Bay Foundation’s environmental program returns from June 1-Sept. 30 to educate boaters about sewage disposal and offers a free pumpout voucher. It’s always a good time to manage your boat’s sewage. The Bay Foundation’s Honey Pot Day, which runs from June 1 through Sept. 30, aims to educate boaters about proper waste disposal while… Continue reading Honey Pot Day for Waste-Free Harbors in SoCal