Hot spots of ocean acidification have been found in the waters that wash onto the shores of the West Coast, a major concern for the region’s billion-dollar fishing industry as well as the region ...

An influx of unusual blob-like sea creatures that resemble something of a translucent pickle have been washing up in their thousands on west coast beaches in recent years, since heatwaves ...

During the Pacific heatwave, ocean waters were unusually warm - 3.6°F to 10.8°F hotter than normal - for more than two years.

Fortunately, the outlook for West Coast offshore wind is brightening. The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently doubled its offshore wind target, calling for 25 gigawatts by 2045.

When it comes to beach towns, the West Coast has an embarrassment of riches. Oregon alone can boast of so many beautiful spots it’s hard to decide which one is the most alluring. We Oregonians may all ...

Huge surf pounds West Coast and Hawaii, ... (9 to 12 meters) along north-facing shores and 18 to 22 feet (5.5 to 6.7 meters) along west-facing shores of five islands.