Advocates and former industrial fishers shed light on labor right abuses and illegal fishing crimes behind seafood on your plate.

New research shows that deep-sea biodiversity has not fully recovered despite more than two decades without bottom trawling, reinforcing the case for protecting vulnerable ecosystems before damage ...

Whether you’re planning a beach getaway, a coastal road trip, or just a visit to your local waterfront, summer is the perfect time to connect with our magnificent oceans and enjoy everything they have ...

The California sea lion is exclusively found along the Pacific coast of North America, from Canada to the coast of central Mexico. They can grow up to 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) long and differ in color ...

The largest species of seal in the Arctic, bearded seals reach lengths of about 2.1-2.4 meters (7-8 feet) long and weigh up to 360 kilograms (800 pounds). Along with their distinctive mustaches, they ...

The chambered nautilus lives in the western Pacific Ocean as well as coastal areas of the Indian Ocean. It is relatively small, growing to around 12.7-22.9 centimeters ( 5-9 inches) long. Most of its ...

Humboldt squid can grow to be massive — weighing up to 50 kilograms (110 pounds) and growing up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) long. It has a torpedo-shaped body as well as two long tentacles lined with over ...

Chinook salmon live in both freshwater and saltwater habitat at different stages of their lives. They are found in the Pacific Ocean as well as in connecting rivers and streams, along the northwestern ...

The banded butterflyfish is found throughout shallow waters along the east coast of North, Central, and South America. It most commonly inhabits the rocky and coral reefs of tropical and sub-tropical ...