The dive begins along a rocky coastline covered in swaying kelp and scattered marine life. At first, nothing seems unusual. Then small details begin to stand out. A shape in a hole. A subtle movement ...

Biodiversity is the bedrock of resilience, and kelp forests show why.

The gently swaying serenity of a kelp forest is one of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s most popular exhibits. (Donna Polizzi / Keys 2 the Coast photo) The gently swaying serenity of a kelp forest is one ...

The waters off the coast of Cape Town were crystal clear and a face-numbing 52 degrees. Bracing myself, I took a deep breath and ducked a couple of yards below the surface, kicking downward into the ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The weathered UC Davis Marine Laboratory looms in thick fog on the edge of the ocean near Bodega Bay. Inside, an experiment is playing out that gives a badly needed boost to ...

When Salomé Buglass was studying underwater mountains in the Galapagos, the marine scientist came across something she didn't expect. "I see these tall, green things just swaying from one side to the ...