In the shallow waters of Southern California, patience and proximity unlock a transcendent encounter with nature.

We’re all familiar with La Jolla’s sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, garibaldi and seabirds. But in this series of stories called Species of the Month, the Light sheds light on other, lesser-known ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The La Jolla coast is home to a wide array of aquatic life, but a group of divers was surprised when they came face-to-face with a ...

A seven-year study of California's soupfin sharks by San Diego researchers has revealed the first conclusive case in the animal kingdom of triennial philopatry -- meaning the sharks return to the same ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – During a night dive in San Diego's La Jolla Cove, divers caught a glimpse of a rare shark under the light of their flashlights on the floor of the pitch-black Pacific Ocean. What ...

California’s beaches are legendary—hundreds of miles of sun, surf, and sand that draw millions of people every year. Along with all the zen vibes and glamor of the West Coast, though, is the ...