A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.

A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand, a new study finds.

Location matters: Catches from highly industrialized areas are far more polluted than those in the West Pacific.

The Women for Water Research team draws attention to the importance of protecting lakes and streams.

How did we create more tons of plastic than there are people on Earth?

Scientists have pinpointed the exact location where a surfer gets the most speed and the best ride.

A new method to squeeze every drop from brine will alleviate water shortages in arid regions.

New Scripps center launches to study how marine environments influenced ancient societies. Hopefully there's no snakes.

Secrets of early life hide within one of the oldest fossil animals, Dickinsonia.

The algae in your fishtank could provide new fuel and medical applications, thanks to its UC-decoded genome.

An underwater robot explores inhospitable waters to help predict how and when Antarctic ice shelves collapse.

UC graduate students visit with lawmakers in Sacramento to share bold ideas for tackling California's big challenges.