For volunteers at a heavenly stretch of seashore between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur, the job is to grow the next ...

They are found off northern Pacific coasts from Japan to California. Steller sea lion breeding is one of nature's great mass spectacles. When these giants thunder ashore, their favored beaches ...

Striking a balance between economic gain and ecological responsibility remains a pressing challenge for La Jolla and similar destinations.