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October 1, 1:32 PM

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From www.sfgate.com - October 1, 1:32 PM

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(The article reminded me a lot of the topics in The Beach). Receding coastlines and erosion causing the loss of many homes will continue to be an issue as sea levels are projected to rise. We can combat it by constructing sea walls or sand nourishment, but those come with their pros and cons, since sea walls are short terms fixes and sand must be sourced from somewhere else.

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Coastal Restoration

Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific. Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.

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November 23, 2013 1:38 AM

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From faculty.csuci.edu - November 23, 2013 1:38 AM

Howhighcenter's curator insight, June 2, 2022 4:57 PM

Cole Schwab's curator insight, September 16, 2022 3:09 PM

This article goes over how nature can help us achieve our goal set forth by the paris climate agreement, which is to limit global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees celcius. If we are smart and careful we can use nature as our ally to help fight climate change. However if we are not so smart nature could hinder our fight with rising global temperatures and contribute ultimately to natures desctruction.

Olivia Moorehead's curator insight, October 10, 7:30 PM

https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/prolonged-coastal-flooding-and-strong-northeast-winds-expected-to-impact-outer-banks-starting-thursday/

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October 9, 7:45 PM

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From www.scientificamerican.com - October 7, 6:45 AM

John Maines's comment, October 10, 12:28 AM

Who knew that depleting groundwater, then dousing it with rain, would cause the earth to rebound upward once the rain was gone? There are shifts with water happening at faster rates than replenishment can occur. I like that this article referenced the mismanagement and disappearance of our waters, creating the San Joaquin Valley, and how the earth sank in that instance, and how we are actively trying to balance the output with input by allowing storm drain water to be spread out over land to be reabsorbed. Maybe one day there will be less concrete on our earth's surface and more ground cover, so we can filter water the old-fashioned way!

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October 9, 2:24 AM

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October 9, 12:35 AM

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Coastal News Today | OR - Tillamook County communities consider closing coast trails after lawsuit against city of Newport | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it

From www.coastalnewstoday.com - October 9, 12:35 AM

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October 8, 12:59 PM

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From www.msn.com - October 3, 10:58 AM

Mia Marie Uribe's insight:

I knew about the domoic acid poisoning that began late last year, I was unaware there were other illnesses that marine mammals were washing up with. Leptospirosis sounds like a bad tummy ache, but seems to do a lot more damage considering it attacks their kidneys and gastrointestinal track. For them to use the word "uninhabitable" describing the ocean and its current state, considering how much marine life is becoming ill either from HAB (harmful algal blooms like domoic acid), the warming ocean, food availability, or the heat "blob" forming, it really puts it into perspective how much damage has been caused. This makes me question whether the damage we've caused, as humans, is reversible or if we've permanently altered the future of marine ecosystems.

Kailani Franklin's comment, October 9, 2:38 AM

This is really concerning news. It's so saddening to think about how this will affect marine life and ecosystems. There's so much intelligent life forms down in the ocean such as killer whales, bottlenose dolphins, and octopi who are being forced to live in almost uninhabitable conditions. All of these marine animals have the capability to feel deep emotions and form connections. Their intelligence may be different from humans and they may not be able to speak the same language as us but they are still sentient beings. It's so unfair the pain that is being done unto them just because humans are so caught up in their centeredness and are hell bent on upholding a system(capitalism) that only succeeds under exploitation.

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October 8, 5:12 AM

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From www.coastalnewstoday.com - October 8, 5:12 AM

John Burns's comment, October 9, 12:44 AM

The start of several steps toward keeping the roads functioning through climate changes. A 60ft bridge that is going to be 400ft at the end of this project. Hopefully all goes well and the state keeps ahead of sea-level rise.

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October 7, 12:42 PM

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From www.theguardian.com - October 7, 5:00 AM

Katheryn Galvez's comment, October 10, 3:44 PM

This article is interesting because though we do hear of warmer climates affecting the flowering of plants which affects pollinators I have never heard of it happening in the ocean. This article really highlights the fact that these uncommon events are becoming more common due to climate change. This will likely be detrimental to the ocean ecosystem, especially for species that are not very resilient or have small populations as this could lead to their extinction.

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October 6, 3:15 PM

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From www.vcstar.com - October 2, 11:59 AM

William H's insight:

I receive the physical copies of the VC Star and this article caught my eye. It explains that despite the current government shutdown, Island Packers will continue to ferry people to the islands. National Parks are for the people. However, it mentions the risk of there not being any paid rangers available to curtail bad behavior. I am happy to hear that the islands are still accessible, but we then have to trust the good will of people to take care of the resources. Having been with the Island Packers on multiple trips to the islands with CSUCI, I feel confident in their stewardship and I know they will inform guests to do the same.

John Burns's comment, October 9, 12:54 AM

I think that is good they will continue the trips out. I know there are school programs that had plans for day trips. This will keep the kids happy and hopefully still get them some education as well.

Timothy Whitfield's comment, October 10, 7:39 PM

It's good that the trips out will continue, at least. I think the difficulty in reaching the islands hopefully means that the people that are still coming are generally a little more invested in keeping the parks clean and taking care of it.

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October 2, 12:43 PM

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From www.latimes.com - September 30, 5:46 PM

ceridwen baker's comment, October 2, 4:39 PM

all though a startling story feeding in to societal shark phobia, this is a relatively reassuring conidering the shark was so small and caused minor injuries. with how huge the ocean is and the fact that are wild and instinctual creatures that respond to the information they have. stastically all of us have been in the water with sharks and even shore line attacks are rare. a scary situation but also a reminder that certain activities come with risk but are not necessarily entirely dangerous. Mountain lions I feel are in a similar position of being ecologically important while also being dangerous in one on one human interactions; yet, simultanously having a very low attack/ lethality towards humans over all. I do wonder if climate changes and its dimensions of impact will cause an increase in human - wild life interactions.

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October 1, 9:43 PM

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From www.coastalview.com - October 1, 9:43 PM

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With rezoning and new buildings it is possible the population in Carpentaria Valley could double by 2032.

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October 1, 4:37 PM

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September 30, 9:35 PM

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From laist.com - September 29, 4:26 PM

Michelle Negrete's insight:

It is an interesting coincidence that this new landslide is unrelated to the one that happened not long before, only 4 miles away. I would argue two instances of bluff erosion are related. Treating it as an isolated static incident definitely breeds an air that everything is okay, despite the issue being more prevalent on bluff tops and being an area of concern for a lot of residents as erosion grows.

(Article and insight provided by Nicole K.)

Katheryn Galvez's comment, October 3, 12:07 PM

The landslide is being shown as an isolated accident, adamantly stating there is no connection to the earlier landslide only 4 miles away. It feels like it is being said like this to avoid acknowledging the slope’s instability and the city’s potential liability. By insisting the cause is “unknown” and requiring homeowners to hire their own geotechnical engineers, officials appear to be shifting blame and costs onto residents while maintaining a narrative that keeps the city safe from any responsibility. This approach not only downplays long-term risks but may also create a false sense of security about future erosion and landslide hazards.

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September 29, 11:33 AM

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September 29, 11:33 AM

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/30/whales-tangled-shark-nets-queensland-coast

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October 9, 8:31 PM

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From coastalscience.noaa.gov - September 30, 8:43 AM

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October 9, 7:32 PM

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From www.nytimes.com - October 9, 7:32 PM

Adam Steinmehl's insight:

John Gurdon, a renowned scientist just recently passed away. He served in breakthrough efforts to create ways to clone animal DNA.

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October 9, 2:14 AM

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From www.scientificamerican.com - October 3, 7:30 AM

David N. Folino's insight:

Even a small drop in surface-ocean pH (~0.1 units since preindustrial times) corresponds to a ~30 % increase in acidity, threatening shell-building organisms, coral reefs, and broader marine ecosystems.

Olivia Lucas's comment, October 9, 7:51 PM

Hey David! This was a neat article and I believe it effectively raises alarm about the gravity of ocean acidification’s implications for Earth’s systems. Most notably, the emphasis on pH decline being “small in number but large in impact” was important and i’m glad it was emphasized. Thanks for sharing!

Ethan Primeau's comment, October 10, 2:17 PM

Hey David, this article left me a painful reminder that as we as a society continue to neglect the impacts of climate change, these issues will persist and continue to get worse.

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October 8, 5:27 PM

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From www.sfgate.com - October 8, 7:00 AM

Timothy Whitfield's insight:

It's cool to see land trust NGOs becoming more and more common and prevalent, especially given how little wetlands are left in California. Apparently parts of the land will still be leased for agriculture, with others being restored to wetlands. The article also mentioned areas downstream being affected by floods, so restoration of wetlands would help mitigate that.

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October 8, 12:12 PM

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From www.cbsnews.com - October 1, 8:23 PM

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October 7, 2:36 PM

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From www.sciencedaily.com - October 1, 2:36 PM

Simon Krueger's comment, October 9, 1:38 PM

This shows how disruptive marine heat waves can be at the very basic level of the food web and highlights serious impacts to marine climate feedbacks.

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October 6, 4:36 PM

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Angelica Apelado's comment, October 10, 8:56 PM

We listen to the voices of the indigenous. They give great insight on how to take care of the land.

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October 2, 7:38 PM

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From www.theguardian.com - September 30, 7:41 PM

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October 2, 12:05 PM

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From environment.ec.europa.eu - October 2, 12:05 PM

Marisol Pantoja's insight:

coral bleach is at a hight

Jacqueline Pikey's comment, October 2, 7:38 PM

Crazy how you don't see news like this on any mainstream media.

Mia Arzola Hinderliter's comment, October 3, 1:03 AM

It's sad and alarming that seven out of nine of the boundaries have been crossed and nothing has been done. This is a serious issue and no world leader is talking about consequences.

Valerie P.'s comment, October 6, 5:19 PM

Geez,... extremely worrying to hear. We've known for many years just how much coral reefs have been suffering due to rising temperatures and elevated levels of CO2 being dissolved into the ocean, because of anthropogenic emissions. I remember hearing even back ten years ago, the huge percentage of healthy coral the great barrier has lost because of this, and the resulting coral bleaching. This happening to the point that today, the reef has been reduced over 50% is so tragic. And (like Jacqueline said above!), little next to nothing is being done about. We lose these vital ecosystems, and that impact will reflect throughout the whole coast/ ocean. It seems issues like these are only taken seriously when we this harm finally spreads to affect us directly, or when given enough incentives. The truth is that we have so much resources and tools to start really helping and tackling larger-scale environmental issues. We just gotta rally governments on it somehow.

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October 1, 5:42 PM

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From news.mongabay.com - October 1, 4:31 PM

Angelica Apelado's insight:

They are using a net that has been banned since 2009. The fishermen are also throwing away "worthless" fish, not back into the waters, but along the shore where they get scorched by the sun.

Jacqueline Pikey's comment, October 2, 7:38 PM

This is so sad. Also why educating the masses os important

Solomon Adams's comment, October 7, 2:37 PM

This is a really important topic and a great article

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October 1, 1:32 PM

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From www.sfgate.com - October 1, 1:32 PM

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September 29, 4:42 PM

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From www.independent.co.uk - September 26, 4:27 AM

Hayden Fausset's comment, October 1, 4:38 PM

That's really fascinating marine organism can live in that environment despite the chemical toxicity levels. It makes sense that they dwell in the weapons casing rather than in the uncovered explosive material. I would assume more chemicals leach from there. I wonder if this habitat can sustain life for long periods of time. Will the chemicals dilute and degrade over time, or will the organism adapt?

William H's comment, October 2, 3:31 PM

This article was very interesting, as it provided insight into how living organisms can adapt to unlikely environments. I was surprised to learn that the green crab, Atlantic cod, sea anemones, starfish, and even certain species of worms are thriving on discarded munitions. However, this also raises serious questions about long-term chemical pollution, safety, and how we should manage these artificial habitats. While retrieving and safely disposing of the munitions might be ideal, the cost could be a major obstacle and it’s unclear what kind of artificial habitat, if any, could replace them. Would marine life be better off without these remnants of war, or should we let them be? This really highlights the difficult trade-offs between war history, ecology, conservation, and restoration. - Written by Yaiza Delgado

Mia Marie Uribe's comment, October 5, 1:18 PM

The abundance of sea creatures found living on the ships versus the seafloor in this area was such a huge difference! I love that they're thriving! Fascinating that the toxic chemical concentrations in some areas were as high as what was previously thought to be deadly amounts and yet they continue to thrive on the hard surfaces of the warships.

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September 28, 1:34 AM

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‘We found a way to address these challenges’: How shrimp producers are redesigning farms to support mangrove restoration and coastal resilience - Responsible Seafood Advocate | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it

From www.globalseafood.org - September 25, 2:33 PM

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Researchers in Ecuador and Indonesia are finding ways to encourage shrimp farms to support mangrove restoration and coastal resiliency

Nicole Kouyoumdjian's comment, September 30, 9:22 PM

I appreciate this way of including shrimp farmers as stakeholders and not excluding them from making their livelihoods, rather empowering them to make this more sustainable.

Coastal Restoration

Welcome to Coastal Restoration

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What to expect at Channel Islands National Park during shutdown

Shark attacks man during marathon Catalina-to-L.A. swim

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Twelve whales have been tangled in shark nets off Queensland’s coast so far this year. Here’s why

NOAA Supports Sargassum Response In Puerto Rico

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Ocean Acidification Threshold Pushes Earth Past Another Planetary Boundary

Bay Area farms to be restored to wetland landscape

How Huntington Beach is bucking California's "sanctuary" policies - CBS News

Ocean heatwaves are breaking Earth’s hidden climate engine

Tribal leaders discuss land loss, environmental challenges in coastal Virginia

Photos show bluff crumbling towards ocean in landslide-stricken California enclave | California | The Guardian

Ocean acidification: Seventh planetary boundary now crossed

Illegal fishing threatens unique marine ecosystem in Peru

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/bluff-collapse-california-wealthy-21074081.php

Marine life is thriving on discarded World War ships and weapons

‘We found a way to address these challenges’: How shrimp producers are redesigning farms to support mangrove restoration and coastal resilience - Responsible Seafood Advocate