Using only fins, divers wild-harvest abalone off eastern Australia’s coast. The marine snail, known for its beautiful iridescent shell but sought for its meat, is a fishery worth more than 150 million ...

To give kelp a chance against climate change, scientists from theWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have identified kelp species with natural adaptations to cope with heat.

This genetic diversity stems from mutations. Often, these mutations are not helpful. But at times, they can enable populations to adapt to change. For example, golden kelp (Ecklonia radiata) likes ...

Recently, there is an increasing fascination in kelp supplements largely because of the multitude of health advantages they provide. Kelp, a variety of seaweed, is packed with critical nutrients ...

Chef Andrew Wilkinson of North Coast Seafoods hands out samples of kelp "meatballs" at an Introduction to Global Public Health class. (Photos by Lee Pellegrini) A new nutritious, sustainable, ...

Genetic diversity is being lost across many species – especially birds and mammals. But you can help stop the decline.

Sea otters are keystone species in kelp forests. Kelp forests rely on the top-down pressure sea otters exert via predation on sea urchins. By controlling the sea urchin population, they help manage ...

But at times, they can enable populations to adapt to change. For example, golden kelp (Ecklonia radiata) likes colder water. But in a population, some individuals will have mutations suited for ...