Sea otters are critical players in marine ecosystems and are a keystone species, meaning they have a profound effect on their ...

Dive in, and discover how these whiskered geniuses have turned the simple rock into a powerful tool, reshaping their lives and even the fate of entire kelp forests. Sea otters, with their ...

Interested in animals that eat kelp and seaweed? Read on to learn about 14 amazing marine animals that chow down on this ...

New research led by Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals a surprising ripple effect in coastal ecosystems: the collapse of one ...

Sea otters “are referred to as gardeners of the kelp forests, and other theoretical ecologists would add ‘engineers,’” he says. “I’ll add ‘wizards.’” Sea otters help keep kelp ...

A devastating sea star plague triggered an unexpected ecological shift, creating a mussel boom that sea otters turned into a ...

New research led by Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals a surprising ripple effect in coastal ecosystems: the collapse of one ...

At time when ocean reserve protections are threatened, new research shows bans on fishing made kelp ecosystems more resilient.

The otters devour extraordinary amounts of sea urchins that otherwise would gobble up the kelp that grows in profusion off the state’s central coast, and kelp forests, in turn, are home to ...

The Importance of Coral Reefs Coral reefs are often referred to as the 'rainforests of the sea' due to their immense biodiversity. These underwater structures are not only vital for marine life but ...

In 2013, a sea star wasting syndrome decimated populations of Pisaster along the west coast of North America and along the Monterey Peninsula in California, where this study was conducted. The orange ...

In 2013, a sea star wasting syndrome decimated populations of Pisaster along the west coast of North America and along the ...