The rich resources of Pacific kelp forests helped humans populate the Americas. Now depleted by as much as 95 percent, they ...

Divers recently sought evidence of the Palisades fire's underwater toll, particularly its effect on a vital anchor of the coastal ecosystem: kelp.

"I think the reef is quite a success given that turbid plume caused a reduction in a substantial portion of that kelp forest," said Reed of the conditions before the construction of the Wheeler Reef.

He concluded the small mammals were integral to maintaining harmony in coastal reef ecosystems: by feeding on sea urchins, they in turn maintained the health of kelp forests—dense groups of ...

Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp forests they rely on by removing their top predators, the sea urchins.

A marine rewilding initiative to restore an underwater kelp forest in West Sussex is celebrating "remarkable" results, a wildlife trust has said. The project was launched after the implementation ...

As part of her research, Debbi hopes to have honours students re-dive the same area and survey the bull kelp to compare the data. "Historically, most of the investment has gone to coral reefs ...

Cape Town's underwater world is as diverse as its iconic landscapes, boasting around 350 dive sites that range from dramatic ...

He concluded the small mammal was integral to maintaining harmony in coastal reef ecosystems: by feeding on sea urchins they in turn maintained the health of kelp forests -- dense groups of brown ...