In January 2025, a series of devastating wildfires hit Southern California. Lives were lost. Homes and businesses were ...

The study, by Mote Marine Laboratory, connects increased harmful algae blooms with the long-term acidification of Florida’s ...

Urban fires pose particular threats to marine ecosystems. Debris and toxins released from the fires can damage kelp forests and lead to destructive algal blooms that snuff out ocean life. Now that Los ...

Scientists are worried about chemicals from burned materials (heavy metals, plastics, fire retardants) polluting the ocean.

When practiced with care and respect for marine ecosystems, diving can be a sustainable hobby to learn about the ocean's natural wonders. Unfortunately, diving has become synonymous with trash ...

But these wildfire toxins, which include benzene ... Four narrow, twisting road miles up to nearly 1,000 feet above the ocean, smoke rose over the small mountain community of Topanga this week.

Urban ash from the California wildfires that has settled across the state has now been found more than 100 miles offshore.

A prolonged red tide in 2018 lasted over 10 months. During this period red tide was extreme, killing thousands of fish in ...

Although the beaches remain open, health advisories prohibit or urge residents to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the ...