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 ...

Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have completed the first end-to-end genome of the iconic Pacific banana slug, a species ...

Below the majestic trees and prehistoric ferns that grace California’s redwood forests lives a weird and slimy creature: the banana slug. Named for their bright yellow color, banana slugs aren’t that ...

Californians likely already know the state animal is that which is emblazoned upon the state flag — the California grizzly bear. Perhaps some are even already aware the official flower remains the ...

The Banana Slug character (shown here with a newly redesigned costume) may very well be the most recognizable image associated with UC Santa Cruz. Walking around the campus, Sammy always runs into ...

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 ...