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Jun 14, 2017 05:43 AM EDT

Glowing Sea Creatures Bloom In Droves Along US West Coast

Jelly-like sea creatures are invading the West Coast.

Oct 17, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Coastal Redwoods May Experience Massive Change in Climate with Rising Temperatures

A warmer future with normal rainfall on California's coast may leave coastal redwoods with a significantly different climate.

Sep 09, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Toxic Mercury in California Coastal Waters May be from Sea Lions and Elephant Seals

Mercury pollution in California may be coming from a surprising source: elephant seals. Scientists have found that molting elephant seals actually shed considerable amounts of mercury into coastal waters.

Aug 25, 2015 11:45 AM EDT

West Coast May be at Risk of Sea-Level Rise Due to Misjudged Uplift Rates

The West Coast may be in danger of sea level rise. Researchers have found that the uplift rates across the Pacific Coast of the U.S. and northern Mexico have been overestimated by an average of more than 40 percent.