A photographer shares the epiphanies she has had while chronicling underwater jungles off the California coast ...

A pair of studies by Stanford University scientists suggests restricting fishing within kelp habitats helps the forests recover and makes their ecosystems more resilient to marine heat waves ...

California's network of marine protected areas, including those off the Channel Islands, could see changes. Here's what to know.

At time when ocean reserve protections are threatened, new research shows bans on fishing made kelp ecosystems more resilient ...

Nicknamed the "king of the kelp forest," giant ... on protecting key habitats where they aggregate," Pettit said. And given the limited genetic exchange between fish in different areas, this ...

Fish dart between leafy pillars ... One of the most surprising and inspiring facts about kelp forests is their role in fighting climate change. Like trees on land, kelp absorbs carbon dioxide ...

Covering about seven million square kilometres across 30% of the world’s coastlines, these underwater sea forests produce 100 times more oxygen per hectare than terrestrial forests.

“Bull kelp is an iconic West Coast species and important habitat for fish and sea otters. Endangered Species Act protection will give our kelp forests a safety net.” After the 2014 marine heatwave, ...

The Importance of Coral Reefs Coral reefs are often referred to as the 'rainforests of the sea' due to their immense biodiversity. These underwater structures are not only vital for marine life but ...