New research has revealed that marine mammals who live far below the ocean's surface are not immune from the burden of toxic ...

MPAs are like national parks and have varying rules about how much human activity is allowed. In fully protected zones like ...

Sea otters are one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, beloved for their playful personalities and critical role in ...

Marine litter is a serious environmental problem worldwide. Reducing it would require implementing a global monitoring system ...

Explore how pollution, acidification, and climate threats impact ocean health and marine life, and discover solutions to ...

Fishing with nets dragged across the seabed is causing serious harm to marine life, according to a report released by the marine conservation organization OceanCare on Wednesday. The practice ...

OLYMPIC PENINSULA, Wash. – Among the sea anemones, corals, and sponges, something unexpected lies on the sensitive seabed of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary - more than a dozen crushed ...

Gulf fishing is the best it has been in decades. But five years ago, as one of the worst man-made disasters unfolded off Venice, the future of Gulf fishing appeared uncertain. As the fifth anniversary ...

Flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius), the world's largest skate species measuring over two meters in length, live hidden on the rugged seabed around Scotland. Their life in the darkness, deep ...

COCODRIE, La. (KLFY) – The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana has successfully installed the Ship Shoal 33 Artificial Reef south of Morgan City, adding nearly 8,000 square feet of new ...