The Mercury News22 hours agoFirst permits issued for new swordfish fishing gear that’s safe for marine mammalsThe Mercury News - Erika I. RitchiePermits are being issued to commercial swordfish fishermen who forgo large drift nets for a new system that won’t also capture whales and …
The Mercury News3 days ago7 spooky Bay Area adventures, from a haunted forest to a tarantula festThe Mercury News - John MetcalfeIt’s that special time of year, when the nights get darker, grotesque gourds proliferate, and we pay money to get lost in mazes of corn – so much …
The Mercury News1 day agoThe story of bird plumage is subtle and complexThe Mercury News - Jack GedneyOne obvious reason why people enjoy the existence of birds so much is their bright and varied colors. Humans — and most mammals — seem boring in …
The Mercury News1 day agoEast Bay’s Save Mount Diablo asks readers for help in saving important water sourceThe Mercury News - Joan Morris, CorrespondentDEAR JOAN: For years now, you — and Gary Bogue before you — and the Bay Area News Group have helped Save Mount Diablo raise funds to protect …
The Mercury News3 days agoThe silver lining to storm surge: How some baby fish ride out hurricanes to successThe Mercury News - Bill KearneyHumans loathe the deadly impact of storm surge, and for good reason. But new research shows how juvenile tarpon and snook can actually benefit from …
The Mercury News4 days agoBeach bounce back? California’s largest volunteer event seeks to restore former glory after COVID downturnThe Mercury News - Paul RogersIt is the largest annual volunteer event in California: Every September since 1985, tens of thousands of people have flocked to beaches, rivers and …
