Do Drones Disturb Whale Sharks? New Study Offers Surprising Answer.
Shale sharks swimming at the surface of the ocean in Western Australia off Ningaloo Reef. Getty Images The…
‘Triple whammy of climate chaos’: Why Antarctica’s sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery
Scientists have finally identified the ‘triple whammy’ behind Antarctica’s dramatic collapse, shedding new light on the chain reaction…
In ‘Reverence,’ Three Decades of Paul Nicklen’s Remarkable Photographs Exalt Nature — Colossal
Known for his stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes, as well as co-founding SeaLegacy alongside fellow conservationist and…
What Stingrays Really Eat Might Surprise You
An estuary stingray (Hemitrygon fluviorum) shifting sand as it sifts through it for morsels of food. Shutterstock The…
Timmy the humpback whale is presumed to have died after being released into a shipping lane
Timmy, a humpback whale who caught the world’s attention after becoming stranded in German waters, is “highly likely”…
A Sixth Ocean Is Forming as East Africa Splits Apart
Since 2005, a 35-mile-long crack known as the East African Rift has been forming. In the scorching deserts…
‘We can’t have octopus all year round’: Why Greek chefs and WWF want people to eat invasive species
Overfishing and destructive fishing methods are putting growing pressure on marine ecosystems, weakening the ocean’s ability to store…
UK firm installs world’s first offshore platform to tap ocean heat energy
A UK clean energy firm, Global OTEC, on Wednesday announced it has completed the offshore installation of a…
Anglerfish Turned a Simple Fin Into the Ultimate Fishing Tool. But It Took 70 Million Years
Bufoceratias wedli, a deep-sea anglerfish species, is one of the most extreme species. The much smaller male temporarily…
East Coast artist Pru Davis showcases ocean-inspired works at Matawhero Art Gallery
“I clearly remember my mum always outside painting somewhere with her easel and palette and, of course, paintings…
New report finds Darwin Harbour biodiversity, rare species rival those of famous Ningaloo Reef
The diverse range of rare species in the “ecologically unique” Darwin Harbour rivals that of the World Heritage-protected…
Key ocean current is slowing at locations around the Atlantic
Visualisation showing the western boundary currents that form part of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation NASA’s Scientific Visualization…