In the Phlegraean Fields, an Italian volcanic region, a microscopic algae called Cyanidioschyzon merolae thrives in extreme ...

An outbreak of illness in sea lions due to toxic algae that began in Malibu was continuing to expand Tuesday, reaching as far ...

Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp ...

Duke basketball’s Maliq Brown sustained what appeared to be a shoulder injury in the first half of the third-ranked Blue Devils' 80-62 win at Virginia on Monday. Brown played 10 minutes in ...

Dark algae that grow on the surface of Arctic ice sheets are likely to expand their range in the future, a trend that will exacerbate melt, sea level rise and warming. “These algae are not a new ...

Algae bloom is also known as greenwater, and if you’ve experienced it, you’ll understand why. Bloom appears quickly, and it will turn water green overnight. Bloom is unique among algae because it ...

Shedd Aquarium welcomed its first beluga calf in four years, born to 35-year-old Naya. The baby is thriving under expert care, and aquarium members are voting on his name. Listen to Story Beluga calf ...

known for its maze-like pattern and popularity in aquariums. These medium-sized catfish have armor-like plates and large eyes, with a distinctive color pattern. The species was named in honor of ...

Katie G. Cotterill Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium A rare and endangered baby animal that looks like a “fuzzy watermelon” has a new name, and it’s also a fruit, a Washington zoo said.

A rare and endangered baby animal that looks like a “fuzzy watermelon” has a new ... the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma said in a Feb. 11 Facebook post. In Japanese, Ume means plum ...