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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Credit: Jeff Maassen photo A new project is underway to restore kelp forests in the Santa Barbara Channel by removing sea urchins and selling them to restaurants or turning them into agricultural ...