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From kelp forests to sea grass meadows, these charismatic predators are quietly holding parts of the coast together.

With support from Woodfibre LNG, Ocean Wise and the Squamish Nation are reviving sugar kelp habitats that play a critical ...

Marine microbes cooperate far more than they compete, reshaping how scientists understand ocean ecosystems and climate ...

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Jaden Tengan took over the CCAA scoring lead with 26 points as CSUMB snapped a two-game skid with a 96-82 win over Cal State, Los Angeles ...

Secure on her stomach, a sea otter carefully grooms her baby on a sunny day. The surrounding kelp provides protection and a calm environment, showcasing the tender and nurturing side of these marine ...

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Over the past few years, and again more recently, we have been hearing about a growing concern along our coastline. The once abundant kelp forests of Monterey Bay are thinning, shrinking or ...

Farming kelp is an expensive endeavor, in some scenarios costing about $2,618 per metric ton. But a new tool developed in Maine could help trim that cost to $383. Researchers at Kelson Marine Co. in ...

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Years of almost non-stop marine heat waves are stressing New Zealand's kelp forests. But as we show in our new research, ongoing ocean warming is only one of several threats to these unique and ...