DAZZLINGLY unusual, these images of marine creatures, comprising plankton and other organisms, illuminate a journey that happens every day under the cover of darkness – as detailed in the new book, ...

New research has unraveled the mystery of how microscopic cilia coordinate to move and propel marine creatures through water.

Tiny zooids known as kelp lace bryozoan live in a colony on kelp leaves, or blades, that when combined resemble mold and are ...

In a once-in-a-decade occurrence, a type of plankton known as salp is making the waters off La Jolla home, and thousands have been seen by local swimmers and fishermen. While La Jolla Parks & Beaches ...

Recently discovered microfossils date back half a billion years. Resembling modern-day algae, they provide insight into early life in our oceans. A scientist from the University of Leicester has ...

Nick Escalada Humboldt is a refuge for old-growth redwoods and progressive culture, as well as a seasonal pit stop for the largest animal on the planet. Blue whales are migratory marine mammals ...