Shellfish are extremely important to various ocean ecosystems globally, yet they are some of the most overlooked species. One example is the Atlantic giant cockle, which feeds on plankton, helping to ...

A new bill seeks to change the requirements for launching boats in Utah's waters.

Social watchdogs and local fishermen on Monday urged strong measures to curb the use of China fishing traps, warning that ...

Researchers track North Atlantic right whale births every year. Why is this calving season getting extra attention?

Ancient marine extinctions, previously a mystery, are now linked to massive underwater volcanic eruptions in the Tethys Ocean. Rocks from Tibet, once the seafloor, reveal chemical signatures of these ...

Plastic waste is no longer just an eyesore floating on the surface of rivers and seas. A growing body of research now shows ...

Twenty years have passed since scientists released the first version of the Arctic Report Card, now a staple at the Fall ...

Sadly, scientists consider over 50% of British sharks to be Threatened with extinction. Species such as the Angelshark and the Flapper Skate are now ...

As demand for critical metals grows, scientists have taken a rare, close look at life on the deep Pacific seabed where mining ...

SAR11 bacteria dominate the world’s oceans by being incredibly efficient, shedding genes to survive in nutrient-poor waters.

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