With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The ...

Photo credit: victoria cervantes Most lighthouses are content to sit on easily accessible points of land, where visitors can ...

After H5N1 bird flu was detected in elephant seals gathered at Ano Nuevo State Park, other marine mammals have also succumbed, including a sea otter and sea lion. So far, only animals in San Mateo ...

Discover the best family experiences in Seattle, from the Space Needle and Pike Place Market to museums, beaches, wildlife encounters, and waterfront adventures perfect for all ...

Baja Wild Encounters urges operators and guests to prioritize conservation, safety, and long-term protection over ...

Sea Lion Caves in Florence is that rare natural wonder where the journey down is just as mind-blowing as the destination, and ...

This octopus can brood its eggs for nearly four years without eating. Here’s how this biological extreme has reshaped how ...

A new study shows that as humpback whale populations recover from past whaling, older males are gaining a major advantage in reproduction. Early in the recovery, breeding groups were dominated by ...

The Guam kingfisher was extinct in the wild. Through coordinated breeding, cultural consultation, and careful reintroduction ...

Why does a Caribbean angelfish sometimes resemble its Indo-Pacific cousin, even though they have never lived in the same ocean? Why do coral reefs harbor such a wide range of stripes, spots and ...

Giant Pacific Seahorses are the world’s largest seahorse species. While their range has generally extended north to Catalina ...

A green sea turtle nicknamed Porkchop is back where he belongs — swimming through Southern California waters after nearly a year of intensive rehabilitation. According to a press release from the ...