Point Lobos State Reserve lives up to the billing of “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world” thanks to a ...

California wildlife officials have extended a ban on abalone harvesting in Northern California until 2036 for environmental ...

For the first time, scientists have cryopreserved and revived the larvae of a sea star species. The breakthrough, made with the giant pink star, gives hope the technique could be repeated to save the ...

Polar bears, icebergs as large as the Empire State Building or Central Park and a yawning puffin are some of the images.

Natural predators aren't just fearsome hunters. They are ecosystem architects that sculpt wild landscapes, influence ...

Their disappearance, combined with a massive marine heat wave called “the blob,” set off a cascade of catastrophic ecological changes that turned these kelp biodiverse hot spots into vast sea urchin ...

Sea otters are one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, beloved for their playful personalities and critical role in marine ecosystems. From their dense fur to their impressive tool use, these ...

Uncover the amazing range of animals in Kenai Fjords National Park, and learn what wildlife to watch for during your visit.

A chain reaction ensued after the kelp forest decline. With limited grazing availability, abalone were threatened and the state Fish and Game Commission shut down the red abalone fishery for the 2018 ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium has a new resident making a splash. Ruby, a southern sea otter from Monterey Bay Aquarium, arrived in Seattle this week and is already settling into her new home ...

A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as several communities are underwater from historic rains. by KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium has joyfully announced the arrival of ...

Zoo visitors can now say, "Hello!" to sea otters for the very first time at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Kevin and Chloe, two southern sea otters, arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo on Nov. 17, ...