EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets
Plastic can end up in the environment by many channels. Improper waste management can cause single-use plastics like…
Marine heatwaves disrupt crucial carbon storage processes in the ocean, new study finds
ADVERTISEMENT Marine heatwaves can have a hidden impact on microscopic organisms in the ocean, a new study reveals.…
At least three shark deaths linked to algal bloom, investigations show
Investigations into nine great white shark deaths this year have revealed at least three are likely to have…
Zaha Hadid Architects Develop 3D-Printed Habitats to Support Marine Ecosystem Restoration
ZHA’a Nereid digitally fabricated habitat at London’s World Design Congress, 2025 . Image © Luke Hayes Share Share…
Sharks are losing their bite and here’s why it should really worry you
Our oceans are changing fast – and not for the better. As global temperatures rise and ecosystems shift,…
Beaches Shut as Venomous ‘Blue Dragon’ Sea Slugs Surge
Dangerous sea slugs have forced the closure of a popular stretch of coast following multiple sightings of the…
Koala found at base of Byron Bay cliff in hospital after ingesting seawater
A young male koala is undergoing treatment at the Northern Rivers Koala Hospital after falling from rocks and…
How long do hermit crabs live? The answer may surprise you.
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Fragility, Beauty, and Urgency Characterize Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 — Colossal
The finalists of this year’s Ocean Photographer of the Year competition (previously) have really blown it out of…
Photographing the Sardine Run in South Africa Changed My Life
For as long as I can remember, I’ve chased moments that remind me how small I am; the…
Fisherman stunned after reeling in 11-pound mystery critter
It was the belle of the slime-ball. A fisherman — who happens to be a woman — elicited…