The consequences can be deadly for both marine and human life. Scientists issue warning over surprising effects of emerging ocean phenomenon: 'Particularly impactful' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Watch sea urchins being harvested in New Zealand and learn why this is also a form of pest control to save kelp.

The gray seals slide out of their cages into the Baltic Sea near the Lithuanian coast, swimming off to new lives imperiled by ...

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Stanford study shows ocean biomass has risen over 540 million years, linking biodiversity to long-term ecosystem health.

The latest addition is the Marine Organismal Body Size (MOBS) database, an open-access resource that—as its name implies—has ...

LA County approves up to $700,000 to sea mammal rescue center to address toxic poisoning crisis Nonprofits attending to record number of sick, dying dolphins, seals and whales on LA County coast ...

There are a number of sea animals that operate entirely on instinct, and well-formed nerve networks, even though they lack a central brain.

Marine Mammal Care Center gets more funding amid unprecedented number of sick, dead sea lions The nonprofit said it's cared for 410 marine mammals so far in 2025.