A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim 'twilight zone.' ...

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is one of the largest and most diverse aquariums in the country. With interactive touch tanks, and otters and penguins to admire, it's also the perfect outing ...

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A s they transport us to underwater landscapes, aquariums provide a soothing experience for visitors. The dark rooms, illuminated by soft light emanating from the tanks, display a ...

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of ...

There are many reasons to seek out Charles Burnett's long-buried 1999 film, but perhaps primary among them: The rare chance to see Lynn Redgrave, Margot Kidder and James Earl Jones share the screen.

Taken in the late 1960s and early 1970s, these long hidden photographs by Barbara Ramos have just been published in “A Fearless Eye.” ...

Just over 270 Southern California steelhead trout were rescued last week from their last refuge in the Santa Monica Mountains. The rescue came about a week after hundreds of another type of ...

Hatching at Melbourne’s Sea Life Aquarium last year, Pesto quickly became an internet sensation due to his big stature and fluffy feathers. Pesto the penguin celebrates his first birthday at the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Nora Roberts is so prolific she had to take up a pen name so her publisher could release more books by her each ... I’ve been writing for a really long time now, and the ...

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The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week Jan. 26 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and ...