And because this is one of the lowest tides this August, the water has drawn back like a curtain to expose an ecosystem ...

Divers recently sought evidence of the Palisades fire's underwater toll, particularly its effect on a vital anchor of the coastal ecosystem: kelp.

They are a vital part of the kelp forest ecosystem, which provides food and shelter for diverse ocean species and is ... What does it eat? How does it eat? What kinds of adaptations does it ...

B.C. researchers have found that the fiords of the Central Coast may be providing refuge for the critically endangered ...

Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp forests they rely on by removing their top predators, the sea urchins.

A study last year strengthened the link between recovering sea otter populations and the long-term health of kelp forests – the towering brown algae that provide food and shelter for thousands of ...

The documentary Sequoias of the Sea explore the challenges facing kelp ecosystems in California. It will screen at the Ocean ...