Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have completed the first end-to-end genome of the iconic Pacific banana slug, a species synonymous with California's coastal redwood forests and the university's beloved ...

You’ve probably beheld a bright yellow banana slug on a hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains or perhaps even in your own backyard. But now, the beautiful banana slug is officially the California state ...

The first-ever Go Bananas! Carnival will take place Saturday, May 30 on East Field from 2 – 6 p.m. Staff and faculty can join in the fun by volunteering to support the event. The UC Santa Cruz Sea ...

A strong culture of philanthropy exists among UC Santa Cruz’s Banana Slugs, even before they graduate and make their way in the world. This “Slugs helping Slugs”’ philosophy drives members of UC Santa ...

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After getting some reassurance that Big Basin’s redwoods were going to be OK, my mind turned to the fate of an equally beloved and significantly less fire-resistant organism in the park: the banana ...

When it comes to sex, banana slugs take things slow. But slow doesn’t mean boring. Banana slug mating involves swapping slime, swinging heads and some light (or heavy) biting. Learn about how banana ...