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Our mission is to promote a healthy, sustainable Earth through education, outreach and stewardship and inspire the next generation of San Diegans to help preserve our planet.

Earth gets a break from human activity due to the coronavirus pandemic

Earth gets a break from human activity due to the coronavirus pandemic

Earth gets a break from human activity due to the coronavirus pandemic

This pandemic has put the brakes on the industrialized world giving the planet a chance to breath and perhaps give us a chance to see what could be.

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Bald Eagles can be found at Lake Hodges

Bald Eagles can be found at Lake Hodges

They are not around all the time, but when they can be seen, the lake is usually not busy.

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Oceanside breaks ground on advanced water purification project

Oceanside breaks ground on advanced water purification project

The funding came from a handful of sources, coming in around $67 million.

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Scientists warn that climate change could take out coral reefs

Scientists warn that climate change could take out coral reefs

The researchers found most of parts of the ocean where coral reefs exist today won’t be suitable habitats for corals by 2045.

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'Climate Clash' wrestling match takes place at Seaport Village

'Climate Clash' wrestling match takes place at Seaport Village

The event illustrated what's happening in our oceans.

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Earth 8: Free compost at Miramar Greenery

Earth 8: Free compost at Miramar Greenery

The Miramar greenery is using a state-of-the-art system that is producing the compost in less time and keeping over 100,000 tons of waste out of the landfill.

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Earth 8: Rising waters threaten inland shores in addition to coastlines

Earth 8: Rising waters threaten inland shores in addition to coastlines

A string of unusually wet years in the upper Midwest has the Great Lakes bursting at the seams and residents seeking higher ground.

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San Diego Zoo researching elephant disease

San Diego Zoo researching elephant disease

The work will help understand how EEHV is spread and how to treat elephants that come down with the disease.

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Coast Guard and Scripps Institution of Oceanography team up for new tech

Coast Guard and Scripps Institution of Oceanography team up for new tech

The new center will provide opportunities for rapid identification and integration of new blue technologies into current Coast Guard capabilities.

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Low tides are creating amazing tide pools in La Jolla

Low tides are creating amazing tide pools in La Jolla

Low tides are creating amazing tide pools in La Jolla

The new and full moon is causing low tides which are allowing visitors to see unique sea creatures at the tide pools.

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