One of the most common "starter" pets for families, the goldfish, may not be so harmless when released into the wild.

Scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have uncovered new insights into the bioluminescence of a ...

When you think of sharks swimming in Cape Cod, you probably think first of the famous great white. However, Cape Cod waters ...

In the vast plume of the Amazon River, microscopic algae adopt a surprisingly flexible survival strategy: They combine ...

Satellite tracking of Olive Ridley turtles has put a little-known oceanic phenomenon in the spotlight, and it's in need of ...

Three distinguished UC Santa Barbara faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

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Though river monitoring shows bacteria levels have declined, scientists and environmentalists said a full recovery isn’t yet ...

The country is often mentioned in the same breath as the Maldives and Galápagos Islands for its marine biodiversity. Read ...

A report has rung alarm bells about species thriving where they don’t belong. Fish contribute to flooding; corals destroy ...

Conducting environmental science in a time of rapid climate change can be like a game of Whac-a-Mole. Just as you get close, ...

Killer whales, or orcas, are apex predators with remarkable intelligence, social bonds, and hunting strategies. They live in every ocean, with some populations specializing in unique diets and ...