The rich resources of Pacific kelp forests helped humans populate the Americas. Now depleted by as much as 95 percent, they ...

When sea otters were reintroduced along the coastlines of islands in Southern California and British Columbia, researchers ...

The long golden-brown strands of bull kelp that wash up along Washington’s shores might seem like just beach debris, but they’re a reminder of the vibrant underwater forests below. Children may play ...

The lush underwater forests of kelp that fringe the Pacific Coastline have long been vital to the region’s ecology. However, ...

Arctic kelp absorbs metals from melting glaciers, increasing mercury levels by 72%. This could harm marine life and fisheries ...

Divers recently sought evidence of the Palisades fire's underwater toll, particularly its effect on a vital anchor of the ...

Sea otters help kelp forests recover by controlling sea urchins, but their impact varies. In British Columbia, recovery was ...

U.S. lawmakers have reintroduced the Help Our Kelp Act, legislation that would provide financial support for America’s kelp ...

Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp forests they rely on by removing their top predators, the sea urchins.

play a vital role in kelp forest recovery, but their level of influence depends on what other species they interact with in salty Pacific Ocean waters. The study, published today in PNAS ...

play a vital role in kelp forest recovery, but their level of influence depends on what other species they interact with in salty Pacific Ocean waters. "We always thought keystone species control ...

play a vital role in kelp forest recovery, but their level of influence depends on what other species they interact with in salty Pacific Ocean waters. The study, published today in PNAS ...