On a recent trip near Tofino a "big highlight" ended up not being any of the ocean giants, but rather a raft of otters.

Wondrous kelp beds harbor a complex ecosystem that’s teeming with life, cleaning the water and the atmosphere, and bringing ...

Kelp once formed “underwater rainforests” on the California coast, but these fragile ecosystems have largely disappeared. At a marine lab near the Bay Area, scientists are trying to bring them back.

They are members of the phylum Echinodermata, which first appeared during the Cambrian explosion. Their list of close relatives includes starfish, sand dollars (themselves irregular, flattened sea ...

If you love great food and beautiful beaches, then coastal towns offer the perfect combination for your next adventure. From ...

For those who prefer their recreation more horizontal, Sand Dollar Beach offers some of the best lounging real estate on the Central Coast. The wide expanse of sand provides ample room to spread out ...

California’s coastline is dotted with famous beaches that attract millions of visitors each year, but tucked away in the majestic curves of Big Sur lies a hidden gem that deserves your immediate ...

A sea otter enjoyed whirling around her new habitat at the Cincinnati Zoo on Wednesday, November 19, after the zoo welcomed ...

Kevin and Chloe, two southern sea otters, arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo on Nov. 17, and have since made Sea Otter Coast their ...

The Marine Mammal Center rescued an ailing sea otter from Morro Bay on Tuesday, but it was too sick to survive. The nonprofit ...

The Marine Mammal Center has rescued a sea otter pup in Morro Bay, California, after it was separated from its mother. Hours ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Aquarium has a new resident making a splash. Ruby, a southern sea otter from Monterey Bay Aquarium, ...