Volunteers dive to the bottom of the harbor’s Marina 4 to clear out debris that includes window frames, hoses and even a discarded toilet Source: ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ Extracts the Junk Sunk on the Floor of Santa Barbara Harbor
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SEATTLE (KOMO) — Two turtles are hopping a flight to San Diego from Seattle to begin the final phase of rehabilitation before being released back into the wild.The distressed turtles were found comatose, hypothermic, and malnourished following winter stor Source: From Virginia Mason to the wild: Endangered turtle takes final flight | WPBN
The US. Coast Guard says they seized 14 tons of cocaine, with almost half the bust coming out of a submarine-like vessel. Source: 14 tons of cocaine displayed at San Diego pier – CNN.com
The Coast Guard says the leak was reported Sunday evening, where an oily sheen was visible near the vessel Istra Ace. Source: Cargo ship leaks unknown amount of oil into LA Harbor | News – Home
As spring approaches, California gets its last chance at some drought-relieving rain. Let’s hope there’s enough to do some good. Also, if you’re out on the water during this latest wet spell, please be careful.
Retired architect Ken Minor is getting ready to launch the 29-foot sailboat Morning Song he built at home Source: After 25 Years, Montecito Resident’s Ship Has Finally Come In
Whale watching vessels and sailboats sit idle as sand continues to block the entrance of the harbor. Source: Santa Barbara Harbor Could Resume Normal Operations By Monday | News – KEYT
We’ve had reports that the Santa Barbara Channel is very shallow and that they’re advising folks to avoid going in and out of the harbor. Dredging is currently underway and things should improve shortly. Check with the harbormaster for more details at 805.564.5530.
A large wave swept four people off a Los Angeles County jetty as high surf pounded much of the California coast, leaving one man dead and his three companions seriously injured, authorities said. Source: Man killed when wave sweeps 4 into ocean in California | The Tribune
The U.S. Coast Guard staged a water rescue near the Pacifica Pier after a couple fell off the pier into the ocean Tuesday afternoon. Source: Man dies after falling off Pacifica Pier – San Jose Mercury News