They found that globally, governments have established marine protected areas with fishing bans in 13.7% of kelp forest habitats, mostly around remote islands in the Southern Ocean—while fishing ...

Aquarium researchers found that in Northern and Southern California, within the last century, the kelp forest has declined drastically by 63 and 52 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, in Central Cali… ...

Hunting white seabass off the coast of Catalina is the pinnacle of Southern California spearfishing. Here's what it takes.

Nicknamed the “king of the kelp forest,” giant sea bass are among scuba divers’ favorite characters to spot off the California Coast. But very few of these charismatic fish remain. A team led by ...

Among the studies, researchers found bigger rockfish, kelp bass and lobsters, ones that generate more eggs. In some cases, the fish then spilled into nearby areas.

Nicknamed the “king of the kelp forest,” giant sea bass are among scuba divers’ favorite characters to spot off the California Coast. But very few of these charismatic fish remain. A team ...

Sea otters float amid a forest of kelp off California’s Central Coast. Mario Tama / Getty Images. Sea otters are not just cute and lovable—they also help a crucial habitat flourish.

A group of kayakers and snorkelers spotted an extremely rare oarfish, nicknamed a 'doomsday fish,' while exploring the coast of Southern California on Aug. 10. After a necropsy, the specimen will ...

Aquarium researchers found that in Northern and Southern California, within the last century, the kelp forest has declined drastically by 63 and 52 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, in Central Cali… ...

Aquarium researchers found that in Northern and Southern California, within the last century, the kelp forest has declined drastically by 63 and 52 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, in Central Cali… ...