The United States signed the treaty — formally known as the “Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the ...

Jellyfish, ancient and diverse, exhibit remarkable adaptations, from bioluminescence to immortality. These gelatinous ...

It was one of the largest, longest and most lethal harmful algae blooms in Southern California’s recorded history, claiming ...

A new database detailing the maximum body size of marine life will shed light on species at risk from climate change and ...

Tracking marine megafauna reveals critical ocean areas needing protection - scientists call for more than 30% coverage.

The vast, sunlit waters of the ocean’s surface, known as the photic zone, nurture 90% of marine life. Sunlight and moonlight ...

A global research project endorsed by the United Nations called “MegaMove” has tracked over 100 marine megafauna species, ...

The challenge is even harder at sea. Fish and other marine species, such as sea turtles, don’t face roads, mountain ranges or other barriers that limit where they can move. What’s more, suitable ...

A sweeping new study is helping pinpoint where whales, sharks, turtles, and other ocean giants need the most protection and ...

Scientists have tracked over 100 species of marine animals and found that plans to protect almost a third of our seas may be ...