WILDCOAST

WILDCOAST Int’l team that conserves over 40M acres of coastal & marine ecosystems

El Niño is back and our coast is already feeling it.El Niño brings unusually warm ocean temperatures to the Pacific, whi...
09/01/2026

El Niño is back and our coast is already feeling it.

El Niño brings unusually warm ocean temperatures to the Pacific, which can disrupt the delicate ecosystems along the Southern California and Baja California coast. From changes in upwelling and marine species to stress on kelp forests, fisheries, and food webs, the effects can ripple throughout the entire ecosystem.

This year, scientists are watching closely. There’s a chance this could be a “Super El Niño,” potentially making it one of the strongest El Niño events observed in decades.

But El Niño isn’t happening in isolation. Our oceans are already warming due to climate change so what happens when a natural warming event meets an ocean that is already getting warmer?

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be diving deeper into what El Niño could mean for the ecosystems and coastal communities WILDCOAST works to protect.

Follow WILDCOAST / COSTASALVAJE to learn more, and share this post to help spread the word about what’s happening in our ocean.

WILDCOAST is proud to support the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation's 20th Annual Kayak Cleanup & Fundraiser — and we'd love ...
08/31/2026

WILDCOAST is proud to support the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation's 20th Annual Kayak Cleanup & Fundraiser — and we'd love to see you there!

On October 3rd & 4th, participants will have a rare opportunity to kayak the waters of Batiquitos Lagoon — an ecological reserve normally closed to boating — while helping remove trash and preserve one of San Diego's most important coastal habitats.

The two-hour experience includes safety instruction, PFD provisioning, and approximately 90 minutes on the water. $160 per tandem kayak (tax deductible).

A beautiful way to spend a morning for a cause that matters. Reserve your spot here: https://ow.ly/wwN550ZHtC0

Over the past few days, the WILDCOAST team traded the office for the mountains.Our annual staff retreat brought the full...
08/27/2026

Over the past few days, the WILDCOAST team traded the office for the mountains.

Our annual staff retreat brought the full team together — San Diego, Tijuana, Ensenada, Oaxaca, La Paz, and Mexico City — for three days of connection, learning, and adventure in the Laguna Mountains of San Diego.

Sunrise hikes on Garnet Peak, iNaturalist scavenger hunts, field safety training, program planning, and guided meditations under the stars. Plus a trip to Julian for apple pie and good company!

This is the team behind the work, and moments like this are what keep us grounded, connected, and ready to fight for the ocean and coasts.

WILDCOAST is hosting a habitat restoration volunteer event at Tecolote Canyon Natural Park — and all 10 spots are still ...
08/18/2026

WILDCOAST is hosting a habitat restoration volunteer event at Tecolote Canyon Natural Park — and all 10 spots are still open. 🌿

On Friday, August 21 from 9AM–12PM, volunteers will join our team along the Gardena Loop Trail to water 1,500 newly planted native plants and remove invasive species threatening one of the last intact ecosystems in the heart of San Diego.

Tecolote Canyon is a rare and precious open space — surrounded by the city, yet remarkably wild. Keeping it that way takes consistent care and community support.

No experience necessary. Just bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, closed-toe shoes, and long pants. Spanish assistance will be available on-site.

If you or someone on your team is looking for a meaningful morning outdoors, we'd love to have you.

📍 Tecolote Canyon Natural Park, San Diego
📅 Friday, August 21 | 9AM – 12PM
👥 10 spots available
🔗 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/6bwA50ZyFXQ

We had an incredible time partnering with the Scripps MAS MBC program for their Oceanography field trip at the San Diegu...
08/12/2026

We had an incredible time partnering with the Scripps MAS MBC program for their Oceanography field trip at the San Dieguito Lagoon! Students explored coastal geology and archaeology while diving into this year’s theme: Access, Equity, and the Ocean. It was inspiring to engage with such a diverse and passionate group of future conservation leaders as they examined equitable access to our coastlines and the critical management of protected areas!

We protect the things we love. And it takes a coalition to protect a giant. 🌊The Last Dive comes to Balboa Theatre in Sa...
08/11/2026

We protect the things we love. And it takes a coalition to protect a giant. 🌊

The Last Dive comes to Balboa Theatre in San Diego on August 19 — and we are proud to be part of an extraordinary evening bringing together some of the most passionate ocean champions in the conservation community.

Following the screening, join WILDCOAST Executive Director Serge Dedina alongside Joel Reynolds of NRDC, Nick Powers of Warfighter Scuba, Mark West of Sierra Club San Diego, and manta researcher Jane Vinesky of Manta Trust and Pelagios Kakunjá for a conversation on the healing power of the ocean and what it takes to protect it.

The night opens with a communal dance by Daybreaker San Diego, a group healing meditation with Dr. Alman, and closes with an Indigenous prayer by J.L. Jackson of Native Like Water. Ciara Encinas of Fox 5 San Diego will serve as emcee.

This is what it looks like when a community shows up for the water. We hope to see you there.

🎟️ Tickets — https://ow.ly/KXn850ZyGcQ

WILDCOAST is hosting a habitat restoration volunteer event at Marion Bear Memorial Park — and we have limited spots rema...
08/11/2026

WILDCOAST is hosting a habitat restoration volunteer event at Marion Bear Memorial Park — and we have limited spots remaining. 🌿

On Sunday, August 16 from 9AM–12PM, volunteers will join WILDCOAST staff and City of San Diego Park Rangers to water 300 newly planted native plants and remove invasive species threatening the restored habitat along the San Clemente Canyon Trail.

No experience necessary — training is provided on-site. Just bring water, sunscreen, a hat, closed-toe shoes, and long pants.

This is hands-on conservation work in your own backyard. If you or someone on your team is looking for a meaningful morning outdoors, we'd love to have you.

📍 Marion Bear Memorial Park, San Diego
📅 Sunday, August 16 | 9AM – 12PM
👥 Limited spots remaining
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.handsonsandiego.org/opportunity/a0CQQ0000C6LKFH2Q4/eco-marion-bear-memorial-park-habitat-remediation

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