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Power Over Parkinson’s: Learning to overcome
“We want to provide support for people in Monterey County who are on the journey of Parkinson's disease, which is quite a journey,” says Terrill Dahl, POP board secretary.
Monterey Peninsula’s Seal Team: ‘The Jane Goodalls of harbor seals’
These volunteers work tirelessly to protect one of the region’s most sensitive marine mammals, and have quietly built one of the most comprehensive databases of harbor seal behavior and population...
High school senior discovers link between whale songs and human sonatas
Saratoga High School senior Lucy Zhang presented her research on the link between whale songs and human musical compositions to the American Geophysical Union.
How a Santa Cruz ‘sea monster’ spawned a century of myth, mystery and scientific discovery
The discovery In May 1925 provided fodder for the argument between creationists and evolutionary biologists, but what does the science actually say?
Cal Fire drones take flight in emergency prevention and response
Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey has the largest unmanned aircraft systems program of its kind in the state, in both number of pilots and flight hours.
Under pressure: Pacific Grove Hyperbaric Chamber looks for volunteers
The chamber is essential for treating pressure-related issues, including decompression sickness and is also a life-saving tool in treating carbon monoxide poisoning.
Forest makeover boosts Pebble Beach fire defense
“There are so many benefits. It benefits public safety, firefighter safety. Overall, the program makes everything a lot better.”