The “large, conspicuous” animals are often seen by divers in the Galapagos Islands but went misidentified for over 180 years ...

Climate change is the final blow for reefs, causing ocean temperatures to rise, leading to coral bleaching. Our food is ...

From groundbreaking research to the beauty of marine sanctuaries teeming with life, these images shine a spotlight on the ...

This study measured the growth rate of coral reefs in Honaunau Bay, Hawaii, using on-site data gathering and aerial imagery. Researchers found that the reefs are being eroded by sea urchin populations ...

This photo was taken with a camera on a tripod ... considered one of the key benefits of MPA networks. Larval fish disperse from reefs in protected areas to unprotected reefs, providing replenishment.

As coral cover declines, researchers reveal healthy marine life below the surface, raising optimism for recovery and ...

New research suggests the probiotic McH1-7 could help stop the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease among wild corals ...

Weather continues to be a limiting fishing factor for anglers on Monterey Bay. Daily high winds have cut some trips short, ...

A new study published inThe American Naturalist sheds light on the peculiar phenomenon of “grazing halos”—ghostly, vegetation ...

In the crystal-clear waters of Indonesia's Lembeh Strait, a male jawfish performs one of nature's most touching parental ...

A new study documents the discovery of over 100 ribbon worm species off the coast of Oman, most of which are new to science.

Alan Shinn, skipper of the Miss Belmar, reported a boat limit of sea bass on what was a sun-splashed Memorial Day. They also found where the winter flounder are laying and at least a half-dozen were ...