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LB Votes to Move Breakwater Study Forward

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LONG BEACH -- The Long Beach City Council voted March 12 to spend $2.8 million and pay for the majority of a study of the Long Beach Breakwater, in an effort to advance the ongoing discussion of whether to reduce the harbor’s breakwater size. The Long Beach Breakwater Reconnaissance Study (formally titled the “East San Pedro Bay Ecosystem Restoration Study”) was completed in July 2009. The reconnaissance study is just one of the initial stages that could potentially lead to reconfiguring the breakwater or making other changes.  Continue Reading...  ...
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New Deep Water Oyster Farming in So Cal Waters?

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[caption id="attachment_143" align="alignnone" width="150" caption="AP Photo"][/caption] Associated Press via KFWB   (AP) – A Southern California entrepreneur already has a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision permit to harvest a million pounds of mussels and oysters from an underwater shellfish farm nearly five miles offshore. The project, described as a milestone in aquaculture, now needs California Coastal Commission approval. Open ocean cultivation, rather than shallow bays and estuaries, will produce higher growth rates, better meat yields and heavier production than shellfish farms close to shore, Philip Cruver said. “Our goal is to show this can be done and put a dent in the nation’s $10.4 billion seafood deficit,” said Cruver, 67. Read Story...
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ExplorOcean exhibit gains ground in Newport’s Balboa fun Zone

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By ALICIA LOPEZ / FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="560" caption="The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum ExplorOcean Rendering Courtesy LSA, Inc."][/caption] The carousel is gone, along with the bumper cars and, most recently, the RocknBounce ride.  But with hopes of bringing people, jobs and new life to the area, ExplorOcean has begun replacing some of those attractions and promises to add an element of education to the entertainment.  A bungee ride called Ocean Motion has replaced RocknBounce, the iconic Ferris wheel is staying and a preview center has popped up in the middle of the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. Read Story...
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Aquarium Hopes to Tap New Water Source at Mouth of LA River

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[caption id="attachment_130" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Courtesy California Coastal Commission"][/caption] By Kaine Fini  Long Beach Post A plan for a new water intake system will be voted on this week that could allow the Aquarium of the Pacific to draw up to 50,000 gallons a day through a pump placed under a pier at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. Read Story...
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Catalina Express Extends Free Birthday Rides

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The Log Catalina Express is extending its “Free Ride on Your Birthday” promotion through April 30, 2013. The move comes following the company’s decision last year to celebrate its 30th anniversary by giving a free pass to anyone who wants to go to Catalina on their birthday. Read Story...
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Grant Apps for Marinas to Be Accepted by Aug. 27

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The Log Cal Boating, which will retain its department status until July 2013 (when it will become a division of Parks and Recreation), is currently accepting applications for the Boating Infrastructure Grant program Read Story...
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