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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

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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Bee keeping at the Marriott Marquis in downtown San Diego

Five years later, the hives are thriving and the honey is being used in the hotel's bar with brews and whiskey.

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San Diego Zoo Global researchers will travel to Australia to help save koalas

According to the San Diego Zoo, the Blue Mountains World Heritage Region is home to the most genetically diverse population of koalas in the world.

ANIMALS

Longline fishing banned in California waters

Longline fishing will no longer be allowed moving forward after a federal district court suspended permits.

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Painting on her own, San Diego artist brings attention to San Diego native plants

Molly Paulick is using the stroke of her paintbrush to shed color on San Diego native plants and the important role they play in our ecosystem.

LOCAL

Why mountain gorillas are making an incredible comeback in Rwanda

Not too long ago, conservationists were worried that the species would die out.

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Earth 8: The lions of Tanzania are on the decline

In Tanzania, the Maasai herd cattle for their livelihood and that is where lions find themselves in trouble.

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Earth 8: Shawn Styles talks sea level rise with Trevor Hoffman

Del Mar residents Trevor and Tracy Hoffman sat down with News 8’s Shawn Styles during an interview at their home along the beach.

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Earth 8: Carmel Mountain Ranch coffee shop promotes sustainable coffee

In one year, Americans toss out 50 billion coffee cups. If stacked, they would circle the globe 150 times!

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