Algae with domoic acid is sometimes called red tide, and biologists think runoff from the wildfires and ocean sediment ...

Since the Palisades Fire, many surfers have avoided the breaks from Malibu to El Porto. But stubbornness and new water ...

Levels of lead and other heavy metals spiked in L.A.’s coastal waters after the January fires, raising serious concerns for ...

If you’ve been online or wandered one of these beaches, you may have noticed a resurgence of what feels like an all-too familiar wildlife event –– a harmful algae bloom is here again, and spreading, ...

Los Angeles may be a sprawling city, but it’s also full of families who care deeply about the planet—and there’s no better ...

To the editor: Thank you, columnist Sammy Roth and the L.A. Times, for this much-needed article (“Santa Monica Bay’s protectors ... What have you done for the ocean lately?

This includes local animals such as moray eels ... which allow for continued access to the Santa Monica Pier. Metro Bus 534 ...

A vegetation fire erupted in central California, spread to 1,250 acres and prompted evacuations in several counties.

Beachgoers should watch out for debris and pay extra attention to water quality following rains, according to public health and ocean experts.

The temporary exhibition opens Friday, March 21, and runs through Sept. 7. A special ticket ($7-$9) is required on top of regular museum admission — $26 for adults and $21 for youth ages 3-18. It’s ...