The mass coral bleaching event, the second in the past decade, comes amid relentlessly rising global sea temperatures. — At least 53...

Coral reefs are the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems. Despite covering only 2% of the ocean area across more than 100 countries,...

​​Over the last few decades, noise pollution in the ocean has increased dramatically. As most marine species are highly dependent on...

On January 9, 2024, Norway’s Parliament approved a government plan to open a large part of its seabed to mining exploration, despite...

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species – the world’s most comprehensive...

In the delicate embrace of the ocean lies a silent world of wonder and fragility, where vibrant coral reefs flourish beneath the waves....

The recently released Copernicus Ocean State Report 7 (OSR7) unveiled a comprehensive analysis of the world’s oceans, shedding light on...

Humans started measuring the level of seas more than 200 years ago and found this to be an important climate indicator of how rapidly...

The UN’s new platform, which is monitoring the marine dredging industry, warned on Tuesday that the world is approaching the natural...

First deity, then monster, now shiny treasure; giant clams, the world’s largest marine bivalve molluscs, have held many amorphous names...

Florida is the only state in the US that has “extensive” coral reef formations near its coasts that are home to barrier reefs and patch...

Reports show that more than 80% of people were affected by the record-breaking temperatures that led to July being the hottest month ever...

Overfishing refers to a situation when fish are caught faster than their stocks can be replenished, leading to an overall depletion of...

In an alarming display of the far-reaching impacts of climate change, NASA satellites have revealed a striking transformation in the...

The fate of Earth’s largest ecosystem hangs in the balance as nations debate high-stakes rules governing deep-sea mining. With trillions...

Sick and dying sea lions and dolphins are appearing on Southern California beaches. The marine mammals are suffering from domoic acid...

Coral reefs are the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems. Yet, they are rapidly degrading due to human activities such as overfishing,...

70% of our planet’s surface is covered by oceans. They are not only our life source, providing protein for more than three billion people...

Sea turtles are not only beautiful animals but they also show incredible perseverance and resilience amid a changing world and climates....

Marine species are especially vulnerable to climate change, threatened by a multitude of issues, including warming temperatures and human...