Patrick Krug

marine biologist at California State University, Los Angeles

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Marine biologist at California State University, Los Angeles.


Patrick Krug on KCRW

The California coast spans 840 miles and boasts diverse flora and fauna. Pat Krug’s new book explains why these creatures live where they do, and gives tips on how to spot them.

How CA got its unique coastline, what cool creatures live there

The California coast spans 840 miles and boasts diverse flora and fauna. Pat Krug’s new book explains why these creatures live where they do, and gives tips on how to spot them.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Hundreds of sea lions and dolphins off the coast between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obisbo have died this month, likely due to toxic algae called “red tide.”

What’s driving toxic algae blooms that are poisoning CA animals?

Hundreds of sea lions and dolphins off the coast between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obisbo have died this month, likely due to toxic algae called “red tide.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A kelp forest off the coast of Northern California is practically gone. An estimated 95% of it has vanished over the last eight years.

California coastal kelp forests are dying. The culprit? Warm waters and purple sea urchins

A kelp forest off the coast of Northern California is practically gone. An estimated 95% of it has vanished over the last eight years.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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