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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dead grey whale washes ashore in Huntington Beach

This is the second whale that has washed ashore in Southern California over the past week.

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.

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.

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.