California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law aimed at protecting marine life by gradually phasing out the use of set ...

Officials warn of large surf, and the “risk of sneaker waves and rip currents,” as the first substantial winter swell of the ...

In a state blessed with 840 miles of iconic coastline, Torrey Pines State Beach somehow remains California’s best-kept secret, tucked between La Jolla and Del Mar like a forgotten treasure chest ...

The Santa Barbara Channel is a hotbed of biodiversity, thanks to the many species whose ranges meet and overlap in the area. As a transition zone between ...

Already, the new kelp is helping the ecosystem show glimpses of its former self. During a recent dive, a plump sunflower sea ...

When whales become trapped, they can drag hundreds of pounds of gear for miles, often suffering deep cuts, infections, or ...

The Pacific Ocean along the equator is where a phenomenon called La Niña develops. La Niña is the “cool sister” to El Niño.

The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers along the Northern California coast to stay vigilant as dangerous sneaker ...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife previously recommended that kayakers should keep at least 60 feet away from sea otters and avoid large ...

Global warming is awakening sleeping giants of ice at the South Pole as glaciers start to flow faster and surface melting ...

Miles of U.S. coastline faced increased threats from sneaker waves, rip currents, and other ocean hazards on Friday.