Divers recently sought evidence of the Palisades fire's underwater toll, particularly its effect on a vital anchor of the coastal ecosystem: kelp.

Understanding the Ring of Fire The Ring of Fire is an extensive area in the Pacific Ocean where numerous earthquakes and ...

That was why a crew aboard a NOAA research vessel knew it was important to grab samples as they saw ash falling from the sky like snowflakes on the ocean’s surface when the Palisades fire erupted.

Los Angeles County health officials lifted a months-long Ocean Water Advisory at fire-impacted beaches Wednesday, after testing cleared the ocean water and beach sand as safe for beachgoers.

In rebuilding, Malibu homeowners face the challenge of not just fire danger but also sea level rise. Some argue the land ...

Fire consumes vegetation that would otherwise ... And when ash and debris fall upon the ocean’s surface, it reduces the ...