ATL24 provides global along-track coastal and nearshore bathymetry, consisting of refraction-corrected seafloor and sea surface heights (orthometric and ellipsoidal heights and instantaneous depths), ...

The Philippines and China have repeatedly clashed over disputed South China Sea features, fueling tensions as both uphold their claims in the vital trade route. China claims nearly all of the South ...

There is nothing quite as emblematic of the Marina Alta as the sea urchin. In Javea, they are known by their local name: bogamarins. Now, there is a glimmer of hope for this overexploited species, ...

Purple Sea Urchin, strongylocentrotus purpuratus, California. Sea Urchin. Image by slowmotiongli via Depositphotos. The purple urchin explosion presents a complex dynamic for sea otters. On one hand, ...

Without predation pressure from sea otters, urchin populations can multiply exponentially, creating what scientists call “urchin barrens”—vast underwater areas stripped of kelp and dominated by dense ...

Alaska's Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the U.S. and the largest temperate forest in the world. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Sirens sounded in the resort city of Eilat and the area early Saturday morning, around 12:15 a.m., due to a suspected infiltration of a drone.

Luna, a baby sea otter, made a splash on social media in June 2024. VAMMRS rescued her after she was discovered alone on Vargas Island. At just 1.58 kg, the petite critter was in critical condition, ...

River and sea otters are beloved local animals. They are mustelids , meaning they belong to the weasel family and produce a musty aroma from their anal scent glands (the more you know). The Vancouver ...

River and sea otters are beloved local animals. They are mustelids , meaning they belong to the weasel family and produce a musty aroma from their anal scent glands (the more you know). The Vancouver ...