Category: Commentary

We teach by example, and yet we don’t think too much about that and we should. If you want young folks to be safe and... Read More

Our heritage is tide to the sea, the bounty of it sustains us. It’s the source of life on this planet, and we need to... Read More

It’s important that we honor, keep, and share our nautical traditions. It’s our connection to the past, to nature, and to one another. These experiences... Read More

We wanted to take this time to thank the folks who follow and read our blog, and to thank our webmaster who keeps us up... Read More

There’s a lot of hype and hysteria these days aimed against cruise ships. They’ve become the enemy du jour, especially for cities along the California... Read More

Major Funding application deadline April 11th! Coastal Fund is accepting grant proposals from on campus organizations, research labs, special undergraduate projects, and off-campus environmental organizations... Read More

Are cruise ships a risk to public health? Our sensationalist media has a tendency to portray them as threats to humanity, but cruise ships take... Read More

Don’t give up on dreams. They’re what change the world and make the impossible reality. Dreams have taken us across the oceans, and given us... Read More

OP-ED: Preserving the fishing industry at the Harbor District – – San Mateo Daily Journal. It’s important for public agencies to be accountable, and that’s... Read More

It’s a beautiful day along the California Coast. There’s no better excuse to spend this Sunday sailing. Read More

Life’s short folks and it’s easy to forget that, we understand. It’s always good to take some time and spend it with family and friends.... Read More