I have spent most of my spare time in, on or near the ocean environs of Southern California, most frequently of Santa Barbara County. I consider myself somewhat of an expert — or more of an enthusiast ...

Santa Cruz, CA − Three hundred anglers and 40 volunteers enjoyed a day with sunny weather and calm seas during the 19th Annual Sand Crab Classic Perch Tournament held out of the IDES Hall on March 9.

Online registration for the 19th annual Sand Crab Classic Perch Derby will open the first week of January. The Derby will be held on March 9. Anglers can surfcast anywhere they choose, but must be ...

Do you really know who you’re sharing the beach with? Purple sand dollars gobble bits of metal to stay grounded in turbulent waters. Mole crabs move sand like a conveyor belt. Hardworking bees sculpt ...