The FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute just issued a $50 bounty on cobia in Florida.

Eric Smith and Catrine Priestly speak to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about why it’s important to let nature breathe.

The Canadian artist's latest series of images are sub-aquatic, but you wouldn't think so to look at them. We spoke to her to find out more. It'

New research suggests shark tourism may be not be good for the creatures’ wellbeing.

In May 1881, a schooner sank during a trade voyage across Lake Michigan. 142 years later, historians have found the ship!

Sand is the most exploited natural resource in the world after water but its extraction for use in industries like construction is only loosely governed, prompting the U.N. to pass a resolution last year to promote more sustainable mining.

Texas placed the spiked barriers in the river without federal permission as part of Operation Lone Star, a $4 billion effort to block illegal border crossings.

Forecasters are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Lee, which they predict could soon become a full-blown hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean.

Joseph Sullivan examines the strange case of the MV Wakashio and the oil spill that is still impacting Mauritius months later.

The incredible scene—captured by filmmaker and host of National Geographic’s Animals Up Close, Bertie Gregory—offers a window into the emotional lives of whales.

Heat waves this summer from the U.S. to Europe and Asia have caught the world’s attention. But it’s also been unseasonably warm in the Antarctic winter – with visible effects.

There is increasing evidence that ship strikes are a major cause of mortality for whales, sharks and other ocean giants. With the global fleet growing, some simple actions can turn things around.

An opportunistic otter has helped itself to a whopping $124,652 worth of koi carp from ponds at a luxury hotel and spa.

A humpback whale has been spotted entangled in Donegal Bay. The whale was recently filmed trailing rope behind it which appeared to have been entangled around its tail fluke for some time. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group says while the entanglement must have been having a negative impact on the whale, its body condition … Humpback whale entangled in Donegal Bay Read More »

Beijing has lashed back at the US's designation of China for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as “a complete political manipulation” and pointed out that US fishing vessels are also responsible for overfishing tuna and other violations.

The free admission is a thank-you gesture to men and women who serve the community, often putting their own lives at risk in the process.

This summer’s torrent of meltwater from the Mendenhall Glacier, known as a glacial outburst flood, dwarfed any that have occurred since the phenomenon began in Juneau a dozen years ago.

Researchers in Hawaii are studying the effects of the deadly blazes on its island of Maui, including how they have impacted drinking-water quality and might affect local marine ecosystems

Once again, the U.S. Coast Guard has intercepted and detained a former professional athlete for an ill-advised attempt to cross the Atlantic in

Pedro Fruet has studied Lahille’s bottlenose dolphins since 2000. For this work, he was awarded the prestigious Whitley Award.

In the Caribbean, Rick Miskiv dives with Oceanic whitetip sharks off Cat Island.

Researchers say warmer waters themselves aren’t killing crabs, but they may be allowing predators to move in and disease to spread more easily.

Woods Hole, Mass.  — Scientific exploration of the deep ocean has largely remained inaccessible to most people because of barriers to access due to infrastructure, training, and physical ability requirements for at-sea oceanographic research. Now, a new and innovative framework for oceanographic research provides a way for shore-based scientists, citizen scientists, and the general public […]