Community Mural Painting at the White Point Nature Preserve Hosted By The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
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PVE was quite different in 1954. The street in front of the Hurzeler home was a dirt road. Mountain lions were still living on the hill. Haggarty’s surf spot had an intact, but falling-down, pier attached to what is now the Neighborhood Church.
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I grew up in Southern California and have always enjoyed hanging out at the Redondo Beach Pier which is part of King's Harbor. Playing video games at the huge arcade, eating at all the different food shops and most of all, taking in the beautiful ocean scenery. Roughly 30 years back, you could even swim in the inner pier tiny beach area before it was eroded away. Then came the unfortunate fire of 1988 and a huge portion of the pier burnt down.
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I've always been fascinated by water, ever since I was a child in
Australia I've been a Water-Baby, and the feeling of floating underwater
has been my happy place my whole life.
Michelle Jaeger-Jones By Writer and Contributor Barbara Hart
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At Home At the Movies…Hail Caesar! - By Cinematic Expert Stephanie Mardesich
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Rivard: Diving Into the Depths: The Artistic Journey of Blu and His Undersea Lifescapes By Writer and Contributor Stephen Godfrey
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Aquarium of the Pacific Celebrates Its 25th Year Since Opening its Doors to the Undersea World By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor
The Aquarium of the Pacific (Aquarium) in the City of Long Beach is celebrating its 25th year of providing visitors with a glimpse of the marine life that inhabits the waters and shoreline of the Southern California coast as well as other creatures that inhabit our planet’s oceans.
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Trees play a critical role in maintaining the health and balance of our planet. Firstly, they act as natural carbon sinks, absorbing atmospheric CO2 - a key greenhouse gas - and releasing oxygen. By saving trees, we reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, combating climate change.
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Swans are graceful and beautiful birds that have been associated with a variety of symbols throughout history. Some of the most common symbolic meanings of swans include:
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Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, August 19th, 9am – 12pm. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to volunteer on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping restore wildlife habitat.
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Octopuses are fascinating creatures that have been around for millions of years. They are the largest invertebrates on Earth, and they are known for their intelligence, their ability to change color, and their use of ink to deter predators.
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The story of life begins with carbon (C). Carbon atoms are democratic and faithful. They easily form chemical bonds with other elements, and the resulting molecules are exceedingly stable. In fact, carbon is the foundation of all life on Earth, including plants, animals, and humans. The code of life itself relies on the unique properties of carbon, in combination with hydrogen and oxygen. Every DNA molecule contains the two sugars shown in this figure.
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The sun is source of light and life, warmth and growth, rebirth, symbol of justice with universal connection of enlightenment or illumination; and the sun is the source of wisdom. California is the “golden” sunny state known for the Gold Rush of 1849 and more contemporary the Beach Boys music and surfculture resonating around the world.
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Have you been in the wine glass and accessories department recently? Did you happen to notice that there is a glass for nearly every type of wine you might decide to pour? The fact is, at first look it might be a challenge to look at all the options and wonder why so many choices. Let’s look at wine glass from A –to- Z as it were.
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From the shallow coastal waters to the deepest, most inaccessible parts of the ocean, our blue planet holds a wealth of mineral resources beneath its waves. The most extensive mining operations for precious gems in the ocean are currently taking place off the coast of Namibia and South Africa, where companies like De Beers extract diamonds from the seabed.
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San Pedro, a community located in the city of Los Angeles, is known for its picturesque beaches, vibrant ports, and diverse marine life. Among the most treasured residents of San Pedro's waters are the playful sea lions. However, a concerning ecological issue - toxic algal blooms - is posing a significant threat to the well-being of these marine mammals.
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