Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 – in pictures | Art and design
Claudio Moreno, Spain – Conservation (impact), third place“This image represents one of the most profound moments of my…
Draining the sea: fishing in crisis in south-east Asia – in pictures | Environment
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia are beautiful tourist destinations, but off their coasts is a darker hidden reality,…
Octopus Playing With Divers Grabs the Camera and Takes Underwater Selfie (WATCH)
Octopus hugs diver and plays with camera – SWNS / Chris Mullen Two stunned divers have spoken about…
‘Jaws’ inspired scientists. Here’s what to know about sharks.
‘Jaws’ is often credited as an inspiration for generations of marine biologists fascinated by sharks. The movie returns…
Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year 2025 winners – in pictures | Art and design
A painterly, macro view of a cauliflower soft coral by Ross Gudgeon has taken out top prize in…
Scientists Identify a New Manta Ray Species, Just the Third Known in the World
Study co-authors collect measurements from a specimen that would confirm the species’ discovery – credit – Bethany Augliere,…
Orcas Pretend to Drown Each Other in Rare Training Session Caught on Camera
Orcas are called “killer whales” (even though they’re technically dolphins) for good reason. They’re the ocean’s top predators,…
Zoo Officials Baffled When Lost Otter Cub is Found Snoring Among the Flamingos
Mingo pasted into foreground with flamingo enclosure in Colchester Zoo in background (file photo) A wild otter cub…
Tourist Spots ‘Extinct’ Jellyfish Not Seen in 50 Years
Jellyfish enthusiasts rejoice: Depastrum cyathiforme—a wrinkled, barrel-shaped jelly with tiny tentacles for hair—may not actually be extinct, despite…
As South Australia deals with its algal bloom, California is dealing with another
A dead sea lion is discovered on one end of the coast, and not far away an entire…
Sea turtle clinic on Magnetic Island showcases dedication of wildlife carers
Down a dirt track behind the sandhills of an idyllic Queensland tropical beach is a ramshackle, but special,…
Going beneath the surface to protect dolphins
Australia is home to the world’s only city-based dolphin sanctuary, established in 2005 to protect a pod, considered…