But despite its apparent lethargy,Pisaster ochraceus serves as a top predator of the intertidal zone—tiger of the tide pool—though it lacks anything like a brain. Sarah Ann Thompson ...

Take a flight of stairs down a cliff in one California town, and you'll discover a gorgeous hidden beach perfect for lounging ...

Edward Ricketts built his laboratory just onshore from the swirling tidepools of Monterey Bay, California, an ideal backdrop against which he developed a new system for studying the ecology of any ...

Though there's no shortage of quality beaches in Southern California, this hidden coastal spot stands out for its quiet ...