Archive: Jan 2020

San Diego, California is a city known for its overwhelming beauty. One of the small towns that contributes to this reputation is Encinitas. Other than being a leading grower of poinsettias, Encinitas is well known for being one of the best surf towns in America as a result of its great surf and quirky personality….

Nestled between the City of Angels and the beaches of San Diego is California’s best kept secret: Carlsbad. Anybody who has been to this sleepy town will agree that it is perfect for both a weekend getaway and for settling down. The long list of things to see and do in Carlsbad appeals to all…

The gray whale is one of the ocean’s most beautiful and complex creatures. Due to past commercial whaling, their populations have reached near extinction. Although some populations are recovering following conservation methods, the future of gray whales still holds uncertainty. Read on to learn more about gray whale endangerment and what the future looks like…

The ocean is the largest ecosystem in the world. As it spans over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, it acts as a home to millions of different marine animals. In fact, the ocean is so vast that a lot of different underwater creatures are still unknown! Unfortunately, due to man-made issues, such as hunting…

Whales have always been at risk for extinction due to the years of hunting they were forced to endure. Although not all of the whales we see are close to extinction, many breeds are starting to show signs of endangerment as a result of additional man-made problems, such as climate change, collisions with boats, litter…

Over the last few years, evidence of climate change effects have created more awareness than ever on the necessity to protect marine life. As the ocean becomes more acidic and sea levels rise, animals in the ocean are put at risk for endangerment. Unfortunately, other man-made issues such as fishing or illegally hunting are pushing…

The ocean is a vast and mysterious place, full of beauty and questions. It captures our imaginations. It makes us think about freedom and solitude. The ocean also makes us think about the myriad, disparate creatures that fashion their existences beneath those constantly moving blue waves. There truly is another world under the surface and…

The ocean is the Earth’s largest ecosystem. It covers up to 70 percent of the Earth’s surface and even makes up 97 percent of the world’s water. It is the home to hundreds of aquatic creatures and is even the reason why humans are living and breathing today. So, what does that even mean? Why…

Since the topic of climate change became such a main focus in the media, communities have come together like never before. Taking even one step to help climate change can make all the difference. So, what can we do to stop climate change? No plastic. The simplest way to help climate change is to not…