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Scientists with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography are developing a school of mini-robots that will be used for underwater exploration. More>>
They're creatures with long, leafy limbs that gently float through the ocean. More>>
All a criminal needs is basic information to steal your identity and run your credit. That's why News 8 is offering free document shredding and e-waste recycling this Friday. More>>
When they're born, these tiny babies are about the length of a pinky nail, and as wide as the tip of a pen. More>>
Blue whale watching season usually winds down by October, but recently there have been many sightings in San Diego. More>>
Earth 8 joins the Sempra Energy Foundation and I Love a Clean San Diego in congratulating San Diego's 2009 Environmental Champion: SAN DIEGO AUDUBON SOCIETY SAN DIEGO CHILDREN AND NATURE COLLABORATIVE More>>
The 10th annual San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition is this Friday and Saturday. More>>
The recent deadly earthquakes in the South Pacific have seismologists around the world investigating. More>>
Local scientists are buzzing about a new species of shark that's been identified just in time for Halloween. More>>
Local scientists are dumping dye into the water off Imperial Beach. More>>
It's one of San Diego's best kept green secrets. More>>
More than 400,000 people around the world are expected to hit their local beaches Saturday for an international coastal cleanup. More>>
They were malnourished and in shock. Two turtles SeaWorld rescued and rehabilitated are back in the wild. More>>
Some new and exciting things are happening at Birch Aquarium. More>>
A new bakery and café is tempting tastebuds in Solana Beach, and satisfying customers who want to be green. More>>
You can catch some of surfing's biggest legends on the silver screen in a new movie that opens Wednesday, August 26 in La Jolla. One of them will also be live in the theatre for a special performance. More>>
Some of us hit the skies for business, others for pleasure. But do you ever think about the impact aviation has on the environment? News 8's Natasha Stenbock reports live from Torrey Pines Gliderport More>>
Local scientists are traveling south of the border to study one of San Diego's biggest wildlife attractions - gray whales. Every year, people flock to local shores to catch a glimpse of these gentle giants. But there's a whole whale world you can't hear, that is, until now. More>>
Discovery Channel viewers can't get enough of Shark Week, especially this time of year when thousands of people flock to the beach. More>>
Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography are on a journey to the so-called Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch, and finding treasures along the way. More>>
Nearly anything that gets dumped in the Pacific Ocean eventually makes its way into a swirling current that's now become a floating landfill. More>>
The EPA warns that most people spend up to 90 percent of their cleaning time using products that may actually be making them sick. Ironically, the culprit of many allergy and asthma attacks could be the chemicals in conventional cleaning products. More>>
If you've been in the ocean lately, you may have noticed how warm it is. More>>
Birch Aquarium is letting visitors get up close with some of the planet's coolest predators. More>>
We've all heard that we are what we eat, but how do we know if the fish on our dinner plate isn't doing more harm than good? Scientists are using halibut caught locally to study pollution and health. More>>
San Diego whale watchers are getting a rare treat this summer. Pods of blue whales have recently been spotted in local waters. More>>
You've heard of marathons and triathlons, but how about dive-a-thons? It's a chance to take part in your favorite hobby, raise money and win big prizes at the same time. More>>
Surfing is a sport traditionally dominated by men, but women around the world are proving the waves belong to everyone. More>>
The Discovery Channel is giving viewers a taste of the drama on the high seas with the hit reality show "The Deadliest Catch." More>>
Since it was founded nearly 220 years ago, the U.S. Coast Guard has rescued over one million people, and saving lives isn't all they do. More>>
They are critically endangered, but animal experts are working to change that. Some rare birds are taking flight in the North County, thanks to their efforts. More>>
You do the right thing putting all those plastic bottles and containers in the recycle bin, but many still end up in the landfill. Now some are wondering why this is happening. More>>
Researchers are unlocking some of the mysteries of sperm whale sounds, and it's all thanks to an underwater camera set up to catch bait fish burglars. Sperm whales have been caught on camera stealing from a longline off the coast of Alaska. More>>
Here in San Diego the ocean is our backyard, our playground and one of our greatest resources. Local water lovers can join a worldwide celebration of the sea with some local events happening all over San Diego this weekend. More>>
Certain spring nights are hopping with wildlife all along our coast. You may have heard of the grunion run. It's a marathon of sorts, involving small fish sprinting for dry land and plenty of people armed with flashlights hoping to get in on the action. More>>
Fish are playing hide and seek at the Birch Aquarium, and now you can read about it in a book. "What Color Would You Be To Hide In The Sea?" is a children's book that exposes some strange looking fish, and it's perfect for curious kids to get their feet wet. More>>
A local education program is bringing ocean creatures closer to kids who might not get the chance to learn about marine life in person. It's called Ocean In Motion. More>>
They look like an extra large pancake with a tail. Every day local beachgoers come in contact with these bottom dwellers, with some painful results. We're talking about stingrays, and like the name indicates, they have stingers that can ruin your day. But there is a way to maneuver around these camouflage creatures. More>>
It could surprise you - a fish that swims by bouncing along the ocean floor like a rubber ball. But this frog fish is actually a new species. Scuba divers found it off an island in Indonesia. More>>
Today is Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate our diverse planet than by exploring nature in action under the sea? More>>
You know the saying "There's more than one fish in the sea." It's that time of year when fish start feeling the love. This is a wonderful time of year when a new cycle in nature begins. To get a closer look we went to Birch Aquarium at Scripps to catch the intimate moments. More>>
Nerds are taking over the town and they're out to find more brainiacs. The Nerd Tour is in San Diego for just one night. More>>
Get ready for an underwater adventure unlike any other. A spectacular IMAX movie is opening today at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. "Under The Sea" is made by two filmmakers from Del mar. They say it's one of the coolest ways to explore life in the deep blue without getting wet. More>>
It's like escargot of the sea. Abalone is a favorite delicacy among seafood lovers, but now it has been placed on the endangered species list. More>>
Healing the planet while healing our pocket books - it's the idea behind a new program at UCSD. Professors are teaching business leaders how to link an environmentally friendly attitude with a keen eye for profit. The course is changing the way movers and shakers are directing their cash flow. More>>
California's financial crisis could leave beachgoers high and dry. The money that the county relied on to pay for water quality testing has been slashed, but Scripps researchers say they may have a tool that cold help protect beachgoers from pollution by diving beneath the surface. More>>
You don't have to go to Mexico or take a boat miles off shore to have the amazing experience of seeing gray whales up close. More>>
In a few weeks, whale watching season will come to an end here in San Diego. Gray whales are migrating past our coast on their way to Baja, then back up to the arctic. You can spot them by boat or kayak as they make the annual journey, but what exactly are they doing down there in Mexico? More>>
The death of Macho B is a significant blow to the recovery of the jaguar. More>>
Shark attacks dropped worldwide in 2008, and some researchers say it's thanks to the recession. The director of the International Shark Attack File at the University of Florida says there have been fewer attacks because fewer people are going to the beach to save money and the sharks can't get them, but other experts argue the economy has no bearing on shark attacks. More>>
He is considered by many to be a genius in Oceanography. Walter Munk's wave forecasting has impacted the world in ways you may never have guessed. More>>
Polar bears and penguins may live at opposite poles, but a census of marine life has found hundreds of identical species thriving in both the arctic and Antarctic. It's got explorers around the world buzzing about the incredible under-the-ice finds. More>>
A thousand feet below the surface of the ocean, there's a world that most people will never see. It's just too deep, even for scuba divers. But now local scientists have captured amazing footage of the creatures that live at those depths, and they've found evidence that even way down there, humans are impacting the environment. More>>
If you've spotted some crazy colors in the water near La Jolla Shores lately, don't be alarmed. It's probably Scripps scientists hard at work figuring out a better way to keep our beaches clean. They're dumping dye into the water as part of an experiment to track ocean pollution. More>>
It's a bright idea that's gaining popularity across North America. One man is on a mission to save the environment, one home at a time. During these tough economic times, he's showing families who can't afford expensive upgrades that simply swapping out your old light bulbs can add up to big savings. More>>
In August 2009, the Sempra Energy Foundation launched an initiative to make grants to organizations making a difference in the environmental arena in Central* and Southern California. As part of this 2009 Request for Proposals, the Foundation is making available $1,000,000 to 501(c)(3) public charities in those regions who are invited to apply for funding for initiatives that support our environmental objectives. Click the link to apply. More>>
A Southern California filmmaker is on a mission to bring them to the big screen, and Birch Aquarium at Scripps featured his award-winning documentary "Island of the Great White Shark". More>>
Every holiday season, the debate begins over whether it's better for the environment to use an artificial Christmas tree or a real one. Then there's the question of what to do with your tree after the holidays. More>>
It's that time of year when people start making New Year's resolutions - everything from getting in shape to quitting smoking. But what about resolving to do something for the planet in 2009? It can be easy to go green in the New Year. More>>
Thousands of Christmas trees are being dragged to the curb today, heading for the dump. But they're not being added to the garbage pile. Today the city is kicking off a free program to give your Christmas tree a second life. More>>
A scientist with the San Diego Zoo is on a mission to figure out what can be done to save this unique species. More>>
In an effort to help our neighbors to the south, Baja bush pilots and our own Natasha Stenbock flew to Mexico to deliver much-needed supplies. More>>
Scientists here in San Diego are collaborating with researchers in Baja to figure out what can be done to keep the oceans healthy south of the border. More>>
Local scientists are getting dirty in their search for eco-friendly fuel, and they may have found it in the ocean. Don't call it scum or slime - researchers say algae may be one of the most promising solutions to climate change and the energy crisis. More>>
Things are getting spooky over at Birch Aquarium just in time for Halloween. More>>
The Phillies are one of the oldest teams in baseball history. But now they're making headlines for being one of the greenest teams. More>>
Just call it the Super Bowl for green machines. San Diego's Kick Gas Festival is this weekend. More>>
The government has declared Beluga whales in Alaska's Cook Inlet endangered, and they'll need special protection if they're going to survive. More>>
Pressure is mounting for the Obama administration to use the 1990 Clean Air Act to crack down on global warming emissions. More>>
The debate over ocean water desalination is fierce here in San Diego, where Poseidon Resources is trying to build a desalination plant on the Carlsbad coast. More>>
Just off the coast of La Jolla, there's a place where scuba divers gather, kayakers explore and nearly any ocean animal can find some refuge. More>>
Fifty years ago this month, the Keeling Curve changed the way the world thinks about global warming, and it was created by a scientist here in San Diego. More>>
They've been called killers, man-eaters and monsters. Sharks are feared around the world, but according to many scientists, they're just misunderstood. More>>
He's known in the skateboard world for being able to pull off the unexpected. Bob Burnquist is not afraid of taking risks. More>>
Sharks are on the minds of many beachgoers after this week's deadly attack in Mexico and the great white attack in Solana Beach. More>>
San Diego is a lot cleaner, thanks to thousands of hard-working volunteers. More>>
Dr. Nigella Hillgarth is executive director of Birch Aquarium at Scripps, the public exploration center of world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. She is a distinguished zoologist who came to the institution in 2002 from her position as executive director of Tracy Aviary, the nation's largest bird park, in Salt Lake City, Utah. More>>
Explore your world with Birch Aquarium at Scripps Executive Director Nigella Hillgarth -- Something big is surfacing off the coast of San Diego these days.
This time every year, gray whales make their annual epic journey from their frigid feeding grounds in the Bering Strait to tranquil lagoons near Baja California, where they breed and give birth. Nearly 20,000 gray whales make the 10,000-mile round-trip journey, the longest mammal migration in the world! More>>
Explore your world with Birch Aquarium at Scripps Executive Director Nigella Hillgarth -- Beach Etiquette
Winter is over, which means it's time to head to the beach for many San Diegans. But the beach is also a living ecosystem upon which many animals and plants depend. Here are 8 ways you can ensure a wonderful, safe day at the beach without harming the marine environment. More>>
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when faced with news about the planet's declining health. But there are many small steps things each of us can take to help. If each person follows one of these eight suggestions, imagine what an impact we'll have as a community! More>>
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Nigella Hillgarth is Executive Director of Birch Aquarium at UC San
Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She is a distinguished
zoologist who came to the institution in 2002 from her position as executive
director of Tracy Aviary, the nation’s largest bird park, in Salt Lake
City, Utah. During her career, she's conducted research in Britain, India,
Thailand and the Arctic. Read
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In the heart of Balboa Park, an outdoor café combines fine food and fine art. More>>
Some say your doctor's necktie could harbor the swine flu virus and other dangerous germs. Several hospitals have even considered banning ties outright. More>>
The San Diego Police Department is warning the public after receiving reports of a scam targeting elderly Hispanic women at two local strip malls. More>>
It's a CBS smash hit. Since "The Mentalist" made its debut last season, the show has captured a consistent top 10 spot in the ratings, an Emmy nomination and the coveted Thursday 10 p.m. time slot. More>>
Big Red has now undergone a rare, life-altering surgery in the East County to repair a shattered leg and have a second chance at a good life. More>>
It sounds too good to be true. A new Walmart commercial claims you can feed your entire family a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for about $20. More>>
Three rewards totaling $16,000 were on offer today for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the "Geezer Bandit." More>>
