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Traits of a Sailor

Did you know that historically the term “sea legs” referred to sailors who had spent so much time on the water that their legs were bowed and they tended to sway as they gained stability upon arriving at the port? On the ship sailors had to move and sway with the ship as it rocked, […]

Where Do Storm Drains Lead?

They’re on every street side, openings in the pavement where there may or may not be an insidious clown hiding (just kidding!). Storm drains take water that can flood the streets and lead it back to the ocean, removing the dangers of floods and erosion from city streets. In moving this water, however, it is […]

Top 3 Ocean Vistas for Your International Adventure

So much of the Earth is covered by water that when traveling around the world, you’re almost sure to come across a beautiful ocean vista in certain areas. We’ve got our 4 favorite ocean destinations to take in a sight that may be the highlight of a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world. Great Ocean Road […]

Sandcastles and Summer at the Beach

Part of becoming dedicated to ocean conservation is remembering one of the reasons that we need to preserve the ocean is so that we can enjoy it for generations in the future. We can’t go to the beach and enjoy a summer day if the ocean isn’t clean. When we go to the beach, to […]

The Golden Coast of California

We here at SeasLyfe are proud to be based in beautiful California, the Golden State on the West Coast of the United States. The California coast stretches 840 miles from north to south, containing hundreds of bays, coves, islands, and beaches that are integral to life in the Golden State. California is generally divided between […]

A Low-Impact Trip to the Beach

The beach is the best destination during the long summer months: sun, surf, wind, and fun. We can even find ways to make our beach trips more sustainable, making sure that the beaches and the ocean are clean for future use. Here are some easy ways you can make sure that your trip to the […]

Biodegradable Products for Your Daily Life

With more focus every day on living more sustainable lives, we thought we’d take a look at some of the biodegradable and environmentally-friendly products that can use on a daily basis to reduce our human impact. Everyday life does not have to be outrageously affected by an effort to cut down on the waste produced […]

Rising Sea Levels and the Urgency of the Problem

One of the most omnipresent effects of environmental degradation is the rise of sea levels around the world. It is one of the most impactful effects of environmental collapse on human civilizations, as many coastal and low-lying cities and settlements are affected every year. But the rise of sea levels is also symptomatic of larger […]

Why is it Important to Save our Oceans?

The Butterfly Effect: the principle of the Butterfly Effect is that each action we take has consequences that we may not see until far into the future. While many associate it with the rules for time travel, the Butterfly Effect is a key component of ocean conservation. All of our oceans are connected, and this […]

The Vaquita: Endangered in Our Own Backyard

We focus on ocean conservation all over the world, but right here in Southern California and on the Baja Peninsula, there is an endangered species called the Vaquita native to these waters. As of 2018, there are only an estimated 12 vaquitas left in the wild. This extremely fragile endangered species has reached a critical […]