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Homage to the Community on the Cruise Terminals

Cruise and the San Diego Region San Diego is the gateway to the world – literally! As California’s third busiest cruise port, we are the closest West Coast cruise port to Mexico, making it the perfect location to start voyages to Ensenada, the…

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Take a brief virtual walk-through along B Street Pier and visit the Trompe l’oeil Mural and the details showcased within it.

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This year, we’re honored to celebrate the vessel operators participating in our voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction program. Reducing vessel speeds can decrease air emissions, improve air quality, and enhance our bay of life.

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During Maritime Month, we’re recognizing the vessel operators participating in our voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction program. Check...

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The depths of San Diego Bay are filled a rich history of commercial fishing. Take a brief dive into our famed, “Tuna Capital of the World” title and the Cannery Worker’s Tribute located along the beautiful Barrio Logan Bayfront.

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As a highlight of the San Diego region’s commercial fishing origins, we’re diving into the beloved Cannery Worker’s Tribute public...

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The algae is bright green and consists of a number of blades linked by underground runners (stolons), which attach to the substrate with small root-like structures (rhizoids).

There’s an invasive species of alga in our beautiful San Diego Bay, and we want to make sure that you’re kept in the loop and informed about the basic do’s and don’ts when you see it. A Brief Overview of Caulerpa Caulerpa ( Caulerpa prolifera) is an…

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Make sure that you’re doing your part about Caulerpa. Here is a brief overview of the invasive basics alga and what to do when you...

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Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter. That means separating leaves and food scraps from your regular waste and letting it break down into compost. Keeping Our San Diego Bay Clean Roughly one-third of the world’s food is…

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Composting is fun and easy! Learn the basics with the Port of San Diego.

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Streets and parking lots are the biggest sources of trash pollution in the San Diego Bay. Hang-On Hank reminds us that if trash makes it into the water or even onto the shore, it sure ain’t monkey business, it’s serious business. Securing your…

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Keep a Monkey Grip on Your Trash! Hang-on Hank says, "When traveling with trash, be sure it doesn't escape from your car or truck...

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