Out on open water, wildlife has a way of turning ordinary outings into small, unscripted scenes. A sea lion swims up to a small object floating in the ocean and springs onto it in one quick motion. “I ...

Coming up on the San Francisco Patch calendar: GAYSIANS! - by Safe Words Queer Comedy Showcase ...

Velella velella, or by-the-wind sailors, have become a more common sight washed up along the Oregon coast as oceans warm.

New Zealand lensman Rambo Estrada captures a contentious encounter between surfers and sea lions in New Zealand. Luckily, ...

SeaWorld San Diego has rescued more than 100 seabirds since the start of the year, with a boost in reported sightings starting at the end of February.

Curtis HS finished the season with an 8-3 mark in the PSAL’s top-tier 4A division and Serate, a talented two-way lineman, was ...

A COUPLE OF TIMES a year, Suquamish Museum Director Lisa Jackson meets people who think she’s extinct. They say things to her ...

The historic village welcomes 100,000 visitors a year to explore its cobbled streets, harbour and famous donkeys ...

Here’s the thing – spring shows up early around here. While other places are still shaking off winter, Nanaimo is already in bloom. The air is crisp, the skies dramatic, the trails quieter. It’s a ...

Last month, I had the opportunity to step foot on my third continent when Kristie Smith and I flew down to Peru. It was like nothing I’ve ever experienced, and despite hitting all the things we ...

Sea lions rest on a buoy in Morro Bay. They are the largest marine mammals that live year-round in the bay, where they feed primarily on squid, fish and octopus. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, ...

March 23 – 27 is Seal and Sea Lion Week at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Those who know Astoria know the sound of a sea lion’s bark. Even Haley Ojala’s 8 month old son recognizes ...