A beached 12-foot oarfish was found in La Jolla Cove and relocated for scientific study by NOAA Fisheries and California Sea Grant, with Scripps Institution of Oceanography noting its rarity and potential for research.

Mayor Todd Gloria addressed the progress and future plans for San Diego's Balboa Park, highlighting conservation efforts and the need for an updated Master Plan.

Birch Aquarium has partnered with the SAFE Sharks and Rays program to combat the decline of shark and ray populations through education, research, and conservation efforts.

The Birch Aquarium offers Outdoor Adventure bundles, combining aquarium visits with exclusive activities like Sunset Scripps Pier Walks and Tidepooling Adventures for discounted prices.

The San Diego Zoo will introduce two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, to the public on August 8 and suggests various transportation options to visit them.

Carlsbad approves a conceptual design for a new $30 million park, featuring sports courts and a splash pad, with concerns about synthetic turf raised.

Poway enhances park amenities, including a new playground at Lake Poway, resurfaced basketball courts, restroom renovations, new water stations, and pathway extensions in various parks.

The Birch Aquarium showcases Pacific Spiny Lumpsuckers, a unique fish species with adaptive traits like a sucker-like apparatus for stability and enamel armor for protection.

San Diego's Waterfront Park opens a new active recreation area featuring basketball, pickleball, fitness stations, table tennis, and a dog area, accessible for free from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The San Diego Zoo celebrates the arrival of two giant pandas with their habitat debut on August 8, offering visitors special experiences to view these international symbols of conservation.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps introduces environmental and dietary enrichment initiatives to improve the well-being of their sharks and rays by simulating natural habitats and behaviors.

Winston, a 52-year-old western lowland gorilla, passed away at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park due to heart and kidney disease. He was known for his gentle nature and contributed to gorilla conservation.

Injured mountain lion cub, hit by a vehicle pre-Thanksgiving, successfully recovers for release into the San Diego wilds, assisted by veterinary teams and wildlife experts.