Scientists define marine darkwaves - sudden drops in underwater light - and examine their effects on plants, animals, and ...

Life in the ocean runs on light. It fuels photosynthesis, shapes food webs and determines where many marine species can live.

Scientists have identified a newly recognized threat lurking beneath the ocean’s surface: sudden episodes of underwater darkness that can last days or even months. Caused by storms, sediment runoff, ...

The pots were created using a mix of wild and commercial clay, and were placed in the waters of Cranberry Cove in December.

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 ...

Sea otters play a vital role in maintaining the balance of sensitive kelp forests. Hidden beneath the surface of our coastal seas are towering forests - of kelp. These underwater ecosystems are as ...

DIFFERENT KINDS OF KELP... were collected by the artist while diving near the island; the marine flora was then printed onto large pieces of blue silk, giving viewers a closer look at these intricate ...