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Angel Sharks: Heaven-Sent?

By Mallory Johnson Published: December, 2012 Pacific angel sharks (Squatina californica) are named for their flattened bodies and large, wing-like pectoral fins. In appearance, angel sharks more closely resemble rays and skates, inspiring their heavenly name. Don’t let their divine title fool you, though—despite their angelic appearance, angel sharks contain some intimidating attributes. To their […]

Richmond Leader on the Trail for Coastal Parks and Recreation

Published: January, 2007  Five of Richmond’s waterfront parks are already linked by a 4-mile stretch of the trail, providing a path for hikers, joggers, bicyclists and skaters. Countless panoramic waterfront views and bird watching opportunities are plentiful since the adjacent open waters, salt marsh, and tidal mud flats are important wintering and stopover sites for […]

From the Helm: Sea Legacy

By Ed & Pam McGrathPublished: May, 2006 A steady stream of ships has carried on commerce in the Bay Area for over 150 years. It used to be that privately owned schooners, brigantines and ships were the vessels of trade. Today, they have been mostly replaced by cookie-cutter container ships whose owners and operators are […]