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What are Nurdles? The Tiny Plastic Pellets Threatening San Diego’s Lagoons

By Patrick McDonough, Senior Staff Attorney & Nicky Rosenberg, Communications Manager Something tiny is hiding in San Diego’s sand, washing into our lagoons, and working its way up the food chain. It arrives by freight …

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Tidepool Dos and Don’ts

San Diego’s coastline features some of California’s most beautiful and accessible tidepools. These dynamic ecosystems offer incredible opportunities to observe marine life up close, from colorful sea anemones and sea stars to hermit crabs and …

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Invasive Seaweed Species Threatens San Diego Bay

Discover the impact an invasive seaweed is having in San Diego bay, what agencies are doing to stop it, and how you can help.

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Watershed Education Programs Recap

Watershed Education Programs Recap

Left to right: Natalie Herendeen (Monterey Waterkeeper), Drevet Hunt (California Coastkeeper Alliance), Erina Kwon (Los Angeles Waterkeeper), Patrick McDonough & Courtney Brown (San Diego Coastkeeper) By Elyse Farwell, Education Manager at San Diego Coastkeeper Image …

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Natalie Herendeen (Monterey Waterkeeper), Drevet Hunt (California Coastkeeper Alliance), Erina Kwon (Los Angeles Waterkeeper), Patrick McDonough & Courtney Brown (San Diego Coastkeeper)

Legal Insights from Yosemite: Key Takeaways for All

By Courtney Brown & Patrick McDonough, Staff Attorneys at San Diego Coastkeeper Image shows Courtney & Patrick on the right, joined by lawyers from the California Coastkeeper Alliance From October 16 – 19, 2025, nearly …

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Nesting Seabirds Disappear from Mission Bay

Over 15,000 Elegant Terns nested on Mission Bay’s West Ski Island in 2024, but this year they abandoned the site. Learn about how human disturbances like fireworks threaten critical seabird habitat and how you can help protect it.

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California Capitol building in Sacramento with state flag flying.

Right to Clean Water Act (SB 601) Heads to Assembly

Known as the Right To Clean Water Act, SB 601 is a bipartisan bill that aims to enshrine previously robust federal clean water protections into California law. If passed, SB 601 would safeguard the state’s streams, wetlands, and drinking water. Read San Diego Coastkeeper’s overview of the bill here.

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Morning After Mess Volunteers at the Mission Bay event hosted by San Diego Coastkeeper.

2025 Morning After Mess Recap

Check out our recap of the 2025 Morning After Mess, a collective cleanup event taking place at nine San Diego beaches. San Diego Coastkeeper hosted the Mission Bay event, collecting 250+ lbs of trash. Read more.

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2025 Morning After Mess Recap

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How to Help (and See) Green Sea Turtles In California This Summer!

Summer is the best season to see sea turtles in California, especially San Diego. Here’s where to see them and how to help protect them.

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Leucadia Beach Railway Nurdles-9122 (1)

What are Nurdles? The Tiny Plastic Pellets Threatening San Diego’s Lagoons

By Patrick McDonough, Senior Staff Attorney & Nicky Rosenberg, Communications Manager Something tiny is hiding in San Diego’s sand, washing into our lagoons, and working its way up the food chain. It arrives by freight …

Read More
IMG_9202

Tidepool Dos and Don’ts

San Diego’s coastline features some of California’s most beautiful and accessible tidepools. These dynamic ecosystems offer incredible opportunities to observe marine life up close, from colorful sea anemones and sea stars to hermit crabs and …

Read More
Invasive Seaweed, Caulerpa

Invasive Seaweed Species Threatens San Diego Bay

Discover the impact an invasive seaweed is having in San Diego bay, what agencies are doing to stop it, and how you can help.

Read More
Watershed Education Programs Recap

Watershed Education Programs Recap

Left to right: Natalie Herendeen (Monterey Waterkeeper), Drevet Hunt (California Coastkeeper Alliance), Erina Kwon (Los Angeles Waterkeeper), Patrick McDonough & Courtney Brown (San Diego Coastkeeper) By Elyse Farwell, Education Manager at San Diego Coastkeeper Image …

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Natalie Herendeen (Monterey Waterkeeper), Drevet Hunt (California Coastkeeper Alliance), Erina Kwon (Los Angeles Waterkeeper), Patrick McDonough & Courtney Brown (San Diego Coastkeeper)

Legal Insights from Yosemite: Key Takeaways for All

By Courtney Brown & Patrick McDonough, Staff Attorneys at San Diego Coastkeeper Image shows Courtney & Patrick on the right, joined by lawyers from the California Coastkeeper Alliance From October 16 – 19, 2025, nearly …

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Nesting Seabirds Disappear from Mission Bay

Over 15,000 Elegant Terns nested on Mission Bay’s West Ski Island in 2024, but this year they abandoned the site. Learn about how human disturbances like fireworks threaten critical seabird habitat and how you can help protect it.

Read More
California Capitol building in Sacramento with state flag flying.

Right to Clean Water Act (SB 601) Heads to Assembly

Known as the Right To Clean Water Act, SB 601 is a bipartisan bill that aims to enshrine previously robust federal clean water protections into California law. If passed, SB 601 would safeguard the state’s streams, wetlands, and drinking water. Read San Diego Coastkeeper’s overview of the bill here.

Read More
Morning After Mess Volunteers at the Mission Bay event hosted by San Diego Coastkeeper.

2025 Morning After Mess Recap

Check out our recap of the 2025 Morning After Mess, a collective cleanup event taking place at nine San Diego beaches. San Diego Coastkeeper hosted the Mission Bay event, collecting 250+ lbs of trash. Read more.

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2025 Morning After Mess Recap

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How to Help (and See) Green Sea Turtles In California This Summer!

Summer is the best season to see sea turtles in California, especially San Diego. Here’s where to see them and how to help protect them.

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