Coast Guard Medevacs Woman
The woman was reported stable after she had a heart attack and was whisked off the ship in the Pacific by military helicopter. Source: Watch as Coast Guard Medevacs Woman Having Heart Attack From Cruise Ship – NBC News
California
Coast Guard rescues three boaters
The Coast Guard rescued three boaters from the ocean off Carlsbad on Thursday after their 19-foot boat began sinking and its bilge pumps failed. Source: Coast Guard rescues three boaters from water off Carlsbad – LA Times
Heat
California has been in a three month long heat wave. It’s starting to take its toll of folks, so we thought we’d remind you to stay hydrated and watch for signs of heat exhaustion. Try and stay cool and don’t over exert yourselves during the hottest part of the day. Let’s hope for some fall … Read more
Dead Baby Whale Washes Ashore
A baby grey whale washed ashore Santa Barbara’s East Beach in front of Rainbow Park, around 1 p.m. Wednesday. Source: Dead Baby Whale Washes Ashore On East Beach | News – KEYT
Morro Bay Harbor Festival
Source: The Morro Bay Harbor Festival is tomorrow. Looks to be a fun event, and worth checking out if you’re in the area.
Navy Destroyer USS Gridley Visits Santa Barbara
The 500’ Navy Destroyer USS Gridley will visit Santa Barbara from Monday evening, September 21st through early Friday morning, September 25th. Based in San Diego, California, the Gridley visit this week allows sailors shore leave as well as providing them opportunities to give back to the community through service projects such as a beach cleanup … Read more
tsunami from Chile spared Southern California
Tsunami waves from a huge earthquake in Chile hit the Southern California coast early Thursday, causing tide fluctuations of up to a foot. There were no reports of damage or flooding. Source: Looks like the tsunami from Chile spared Southern California – LA Times
U.S. Coast Guard shows off $1-billion worth of seized cocaine
The U.S. Coast Guard dropped off more than $1 billion in cocaine in San Diego on Monday that was seized in one of the most successful seasons of patrolling off the Central and Southern American coasts, authorities said. Source: U.S. Coast Guard shows off $1-billion worth of seized cocaine – LA Times
Coast Guard crew seizes submarine
Seizure of cocaine worth $181 million in eastern Pacific Ocean is largest bust of its kind in Coast Guard history Source: Coast Guard crew seizes submarine carrying 8 tons of cocaine – CBS News
Clean Oceans
Clean oceans are a nice thing and something to strive for, but we need to keep in mind that not all we see in the sea was caused by us. Case in point was the oil slick floating on the seas just off the Goleta, California coast. That was the work of nature, it was … Read more
Our Precious Seas
We’ve always been at the edge of the sea, close to home so to speak. Our history comes from there and will probably return there, so, in the meantime, we need to be good stewards of our precious seas.