And more of what's happening along the SoCal coast
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Red in the water raises alert By Heather McRea | This week in Coast Lines: A red tide has wildlife experts worried about sea birds. Plus, the desalination plant proposed in Huntington Beach isn’t getting a key recommendation it appears, and UCI student scientists are studying how October’s oil spill is impacting microbes in SoCal waters. Here’s what’s happening along the Southern California coast. |
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| Red tide from algae bloom A rusty brownish-red tinge to the ocean has been reported in spots from San Clemente to the South Bay recently, caused by an algae bloom. Algae blooms are not uncommon, but this particular one is concerning for sea birds, with the potential for disrupting the process that keeps their feathers water repellent. Other marine mammals have been seen swimming in the murky water and surfers should take care. Read the story. |
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Poseidon hearing Ahead of a public hearing next month, the staff of the California Coastal Commission is recommending Poseidon Water’s ocean-to-tap water plant proposed for Huntington Beach not be approved. “Due to this project’s fundamental inconsistencies with the Coastal Act … as well as its unclear but likely significant burdens on environmental justice communities, staff is recommending denial of the project.” It is just a recommendation, the Coastal Commission will be hearing from the company and locals next month before making a decision. Read the story. |
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| Oil spill effects Many of the tiniest of organisms in the ocean will eat away at crude in the water, but they also kick off the food chain. So UCI student researchers are studying their response to the recent oil spill off of Huntington Beach and how long the spill might affect that community of organisms and the creatures that eat them. A history of sampling the local ocean waters has created this unique opportunity for research. Read the story. |
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What else? San Clemente earns bragging rights in first-ever U.S. Board Riders national championships. Read the story. Original Doheny State Beach lifeguard tower numbers are being reinstated. Read the story. Four South Bay icons inducted into the Hermosa Beach Surfers Walk of Fame. Read the story. |
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| In the ocean An overly friendly beluga whale is living in a Norwegian harbor, his interactions with tourists and salmon fishermen causing him harm. Some Orange County residents are trying to create a preserve for him and other whales in need through their OneWhale organization. Already they have helped improve his condition. Read the story. |
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