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 ...

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

Did you know orcas are led by their grandmothers? Orcas are one of only five species known to go through menopause, and their post-reproductive females become leaders of the pod, guiding hunts and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most people wouldn’t give “forage fish” a second thought. These fish are small, silvery, and often not very impressive looking, swimming around the open ocean in giant schools feasting on microscopic ...

The Indo-Pacific blue tang, which is also known by many other names including the palette surgeonfish, lives in tropical coral reefs in clear waters with strong currents throughout the Indian Ocean ...

Southern elephant seals are the largest seals in the world! Males can weigh up to 3,700 kilograms (8,157 pounds) and can grow to be up to 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) long. In contrast, females are much ...