Watch: Diver captures sweet moment as octopus hugs camera
A diver in Australia captured a heartwarming moment when a Maori octopus hugged her camera near a pier in Rye, Victoria.
A diver in Australia captured a heartwarming moment when a Maori octopus hugged her camera near a pier in Rye, Victoria.
Cause of death revealed for whales that washed ashore in Long Beach, Huntington Beach
One of the largest harmful algae blooms recorded along the Southern California coast has led to the illness and death of thousands of marine mammals and birds in recent months.
One of the largest harmful algae blooms recorded along the Southern California coast has led to the illness and death of thousands of marine mammals and birds in recent months.
Thousands of Velella velella wash ashore Ventura County beaches
Thousands of velella velella, known as “By-the-Wind Sailors," have washed ashore on several Ventura County beaches.
Thousands of velella velella, known as “By-the-Wind Sailors," have washed ashore on several Ventura County beaches.
LA Zoo's last remaining Asian elephants to be relocated to Oklahoma
In addition to the two elephants being relocated, the zoo will pause its elephant program for the immediate future.
In addition to the two elephants being relocated, the zoo will pause its elephant program for the immediate future.
Endangered bird species lays eggs in the wild, the 1st in almost 40 years
Siheks are native to Guam and were extinct in the wild.
Siheks are native to Guam and were extinct in the wild.
Angler lands likely world record 7-foot beast from Texas lake in life-challenging catch: 'True 1% likelihood'
It's just another notch to his belt of more than 40 world records.
It's just another notch to his belt of more than 40 world records.
Cicada 'rolling emergence' set to begin buzzing in days as temperatures warm in South, Northeast
The cicadas emerging this year are part of Brood XIV, a cohort of 17-year cicadas.
The cicadas emerging this year are part of Brood XIV, a cohort of 17-year cicadas.
Sick sea lion chases after surfers in Newport Beach
A sea lion suffering from severe domoic acid chased locals out of the water and up onto the beach.
A sea lion suffering from severe domoic acid chased locals out of the water and up onto the beach.
Endangered sea turtles show global recovery in new survey
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
The 'Great Moose Migration': Millions tune in for Sweden's epic livestream
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Entangled gray whale rescued off coast of Rancho Palos Verdes
An entangled gray whale, trapped 100 feet underwater, was freed in a life-saving mission involving drones, underwater cameras, and a team of experts.
An entangled gray whale, trapped 100 feet underwater, was freed in a life-saving mission involving drones, underwater cameras, and a team of experts.
Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
Dead grey whale washes ashore in Huntington Beach
This is the second whale that has washed ashore in Southern California over the past week.
This is the second whale that has washed ashore in Southern California over the past week.
Cut the head off this invasive python-looking fish if you see it, conservationists say
The fish can also breathe air, allowing them to survive for several days out of water if their skin stays moist.
The fish can also breathe air, allowing them to survive for several days out of water if their skin stays moist.
Rescued mountain lion cub paired with orphaned companion at Alabama zoo
Spruce and Juniper are getting along well, the zoo said.
Spruce and Juniper are getting along well, the zoo said.
Big Bear bald eagles live cam: FOBBV gives update on Sunny and Gizmo's growth
Observers are eager to see if Gizmo will mimic Sunny's behaviors or develop its own unique skills as both birds continue to grow and interact.
Observers are eager to see if Gizmo will mimic Sunny's behaviors or develop its own unique skills as both birds continue to grow and interact.
Watch: Massive 5,000-pound sunfish dwarfs diver off Mexico coast
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
Dead minke whale washes ashore in Long Beach after several days in harbor
A rare minke whale that drew crowds to Long Beach after it was spotted swimming in the harbor a week ago has died, officials confirmed.
A rare minke whale that drew crowds to Long Beach after it was spotted swimming in the harbor a week ago has died, officials confirmed.
Watch: Divers’ close whale encounter after spectacular breach
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Small whale spotted in Long Beach Harbor
Marine wildlife experts believe the whale will eventually make its way out into the ocean on its own.
Marine wildlife experts believe the whale will eventually make its way out into the ocean on its own.

















