David Helvarg

David Helvarg is an author and the executive director of Blue Frontier, an ocean conservation group. His new book is Forest of the Sea: The Remarkable Life and Imperiled Future of Kelp.

Anatomy of an Oil Spill

Eyes peeled for terrorists, the Coast Guard missed the boat—and San Francisco Bay took an ugly hit

By David Helvarg March 1, 2009

In this story: oceans, birds, oil, dirty fuels

Making Waves

Surfer hero Donna Frye paddles into San Diego politics

By David Helvarg May 1, 2005

In this story: activism

Donna Frye speaks at Surfrider Foundation's 2004 "Paddle for Clean Water." A California appeals court will consider this summer whether to count all of her votes from the last election.

"Wise Use" in the White House

Yesterday's fringe, today's Cabinet official

By David Helvarg September 1, 2004

In this story: politics

Abalone: Pan-Fried to Extinction

Pity the poor abalone, too tasty for its own good

By David Helvarg March 1, 2001

In this story: oceans, food and drink

David Helvarg

Anatomy of an Oil Spill

Making Waves

"Wise Use" in the White House

Abalone: Pan-Fried to Extinction

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