As sea levels continue to rise, coastal areas face threats of submersion and increasing salinity. To assess this disequilibrium (when ecosystems are not aligned with the conditions they are ...

Sea urchins climb onto kelp when their densities are so high they remove all drift kelp and then actively forage on attached, living kelp. (Credit: Steve Lonhart / NOAA MBNMS) Tipping points are the ...

Increasing focus on nearshore ocean conservation will benefit people and communities and provide more effective protections for wildlife. Since nearly 40 percent of Americans live near a coast, this ...

Scientists say the A23a iceberg in Antarctica appears to be stuck in shallow waters.

Water levels, plant life, and wildlife behavior shift constantly. What looks quiet on the surface often reflects significant activity beneath it” — Milton Walker ...