Marine Science
Shark and ray populations halved by overfishing in last 50 years
A new study finds that overfishing has caused populations of sharks, rays and chimaeras to decline by half since 1970.…
New species of bioluminescent pelagic nudibranch described by MBARI scientists
MBARI Scientists describe a new species of nudibranch, so different it represents an entirely new genus and family of sea slugs.
New species of chimaera discovered in New Zealand
A new species of chimaera - aka ghost shark - the narrow-nosed spookfish, has been discovered by scientists in New Zealand
SECORE’s coral seeding proves resistant to bleaching
Laboratory-grown corals of SECORE's Coral Seeding programme proved resistant to bleaching during the 2023 Caribbean marine heatwave
New seamount and species discovered in Nazca Ridge
A team of oceanographers led by scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute has found 20 new species and a new Nazca seamount
3,600-year-old bronze dagger found in ancient Turkish shipwreck
Scientists have discovered a bronze dagger with silver rivets in the wreckage of an ancient Minoan vessel off the coast of Türkiye.
‘Dark oxygen’ discovery – deep sea mining needs a rethink
The discovery that oxygen is produced in the bathypelagic zone means deep sea mining - and the origin of life - needs a serious rethink
Scientists find there are three distinct types of great white shark
Scientists from Norway's Nord University have found that there are three genetically distinct types of great white shark
Taking the Lead – the women of Indonesia’s Coral Catch
Coral Catch’s restoration scholarship doesn’t just revitalise reefs, it propels Indonesian women into the ocean science industry
Great Barrier Reef coral cover is high – but scientists urge caution over mass bleaching
Coral cover along the Great Barrier Reef remains high, but the latest surveys were done before this year's mass bleaching event
Wakatobi’s new era of coral reef protection
Wakatobi was founded on a commitment to coral reef restoration, a commitment recently enhanced by the resort's new in-house marine biologist
Ocean Census expands network with Germany’s Senckenberg research institutes
The Ocean Census global marine life discovery initiative announces a partnership with Germany's Senckenberg Society for Nature Research.
The Big Seaweed Search returns this week!
The Marine Conservation Society and Natural History Museum are calling on citizen scientists to join the Big Seaweed Search, starting Monday
Brazil sharks test positive for cocaine
Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, which may be affecting their behaviour, health and reproduction
Half of all mangrove forests at risk of collapse
A sobering global assessment reveals that half of all the worlds vital mangrove forest ecosystems are at risk of collapse.
Competition: name a new species of deep-sea coral
The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition has organised a competition inviting ocean lovers to name a new-to-science species of deep-sea coral.Â
Fibreglass particles discovered in oysters and mussels
New study has uncovered fibreglass particles in oysters and mussels leading to worries over environmental and health implications.
Grey whales in the northeastern Pacific are shrinking
A new study reveals that grey whales are rapidly shrinking and scientists fear this could have a significant impact on whale health.
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