Ocean

Researchers Uncover Ancient Volcanos, Fish

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A team of 28 scientists searching for baby lobster wound up discovering four underground volcanoes and a fish species off the Australian coast.

Scientists Find More Than 100 New Species In Philippine Waters

Verde Island. Photo by Dastreetfilmer / CC

To celebrate World Oceans Day on Monday, scientists from the California Academy of Sciences announced the discovery of more than 100 species deep in the Verde Island Passage waters in the Philippines.

Studio Bongiorno Art Show To Address Gyre Harm

"5 Gyres," a piece that almost made the show. Photo and art by Heidi Cramer.

The Plastic Paralysis art show will feature work by Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz artists that highlights the rise of plastics in our oceans.

California Closer To Microbeads Ban

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The California State Assembly voted Friday in support of a tough ban on the grainy particles found in soaps and other personal care products.