A new study reveals a bright spot for shellfish populations in the northeast Pacific Ocean. Combining paleontological tools ...

The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.

The formation of mussel and oyster beds on sandy seabeds can be stimulated by using a hard substrate. However, when NIOZ PhD ...

A REMOTE paradise island, littered with abandoned World War II wrecks, has become a popular destination for dark tourists.

Four jet black eggs found in the Pacific Ocean left scientists stunned since they had never seen anything like this before. The eggs were attached to a rock and were discovered roughly at a depth of 6 ...

Rising ocean acidity is threatening Oregon and Washington's oyster farms, leading local growers to seek out new ways to keep oyster populations — and their industry — afloat as waters turn more ...

On a cloudy Friday morning, a group of volunteers huddled on the shore of the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve ...

This is the starting point for the world’s – and especially Europe’s – lofty dreams of greener air travel: a collection point ...

There’s something magical about eating seafood with your toes practically in the sand, and Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar in San Clemente delivers that experience with a side of oceanfront perfection.

Whether it’s seashells, stones, or a bit of sand, many holidaymakers like the idea of bringing home a little piece of the ...

While the masses flock to Santa Monica or La Jolla like moths to an Instagram flame, this quiet gem near Pescadero remains delightfully under-visited, a pocket of coastal perfection that somehow ...