Image of stranded humpback whale wins Ocean Photographer of the Year award
Ocean photographer Craig Parry is used to capturing nature at its best. One of his most famous images…
Under pressure: Fujairah divers’ coral project battles effects of climate change
A project to revive the country’s marine species is paying dividends but more needs to be done to…
Deforestation boosts flash flood, landslide risk from Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa pummeled areas of the Caribbean already vulnerable to landslides and flash flooding because of factors made…
Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Population Is Slowly Increasing, Scientists Say
A North Atlantic right whale – credit, NOAA via AP Scientists studying the North Atlantic right whale have…
Earth’s first life may have been sparked by underwater thermal vents
Before sunlight ever reached the planet, another force may have sparked life—electricity. Deep beneath the ocean floor, ancient…
AI robots enlisted in fight against sea urchin surge along Australia’s east coast
A hidden environmental crisis is lurking beneath the crystal clear waters of Australia’s east coast. Long-spined sea urchins…
World’s coral reefs crossing survival limit: Global experts
“UNPRECEDENTED DIEBACK” For coral reefs, profound and lasting changes are already in motion. “Already at 1.4°C of global…
Dolphin calf rescued after spending weeks tangled in fishing line
Marine rescue groups have urged fishers to properly dispose of their equipment after freeing a bottlenose dolphin calf…
Secrets beneath the Southern Ocean: How ancient waters helped cool the Earth
Between 800,000 and 430,000 years ago, Earth went through a series of fairly gentle warm-ups that scientists are…
The complicated messaging surrounding SA’s algal bloom summer
The face of South Australia’s algal bloom response says the messaging around the natural event has been “really…
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…
Japan backs development of new materials to cut marine plastic waste
The industry ministry is supporting the development of a new plastic material that naturally decomposes in the sea…