California established a network of marine protected areas. MPAs cover roughly 16% of California’s state waters. A long, reddish and black sheephead wove through a maze of towering kelp in a ...

From sunken ships to kelp forests to vibrant reefs, these national park experiences are as uncrowded as it gets. Here’s where to go.

A team led by researchers at UC Santa Barbara has conducted the first direct population estimate of this critically ...

Often called California’s Galapagos, the immersed cliffsides and caves of the Channel Islands are home to thousands of species that thrive on the rugged, pristine and isolated federal parklands and ...

Nicknamed the “king of the kelp forest,” giant sea bass are among scuba divers’ favorite characters to spot off the ...

Ready to experience the Pacific Ocean while gliding across the water? These are the best places to kayak on California's coast.

The digital age has gifted us with many things. The ability to stream TV shows and movies, entire music albums, and even live ...

The Channel Islands ocean sanctuary off the coast of California was fished intensely for over 100 years. It was so decimated that 300 square miles of it were designated for protection. In just five ...

There are 63 national parks in the USA, and each are as unique and as diverse as the next. If you’re a nature lover, doing a ...

Warming oceans are wiping out kelp forests. New research shows turf algae release chemicals that stop kelp from growing back.