A recent theory proposes that whales weren't just predators in the ocean environment: Nutrients that whales excreted may have provided a key fertilizer to these marine ecosystems. Oceanographers now ...

An asteroid strike could cool the planet's climate, harm crops, and disrupt food supply, but it may also increase plankton ...

Scientists are worried about chemicals from burned materials (heavy metals, plastics, fire retardants) polluting the ocean.

Volunteers will gather at 1576 S. Ocean Blvd., about a mile south of the Southern Boulevard Bridge for the cleanup, which runs from 8 to 10 a.m.

The residential area shifted toward the Pacific Ocean as much as 4 inches — per week — during a four-week period last fall.

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A crew member aboard the cutter Waesche has been reported “unaccounted for” while operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication ...

The L.A. Times are examining some of the most notorious true crime stories in Southern California history. Host Christopher ...

Senior Advocate Himali Kularatne informed the Supreme Court yesterday (5) that Sri Lankans will endure long-term consequences due to toxic chemicals ...