In April 2019, a marine heat wave struck a coral reef on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia, killing much of the coral and the beneficial algae that colonized it. This "bleaching" event reduced ...

Coral reefs are teeming with life: they are home to over a third of all marine animal and plant species on Earth, despite covering less than one percent of the ocean floor. However, this immense ...

A recent report on global tipping points warned that coral reefs face widespread dieback and have reached a point from which they cannot recover.

Water striders are the only insect that live entirely on the ocean’s surface. By some estimates, insects make up 80 percent of named animal species. They’re found all over the world and in all manner ...

From above, the ocean reveals a breathtaking natural formation—a massive turquoise lagoon surrounded by coral reefs and deep blue water. This stunning circular pattern in the sea highlights the hidden ...

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

Reef fish in different oceans often develop similar color patterns because evolution explores the same set of biological possibilities.

Madagascar, known as the Red Island, is a biologically unique Indian Ocean destination with endemic wildlife, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, offering a distinctive travel experience.

A tiny, yellow-and-orange juvenile warty frogfish rests on a coral-like object in a habitat at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. A tiny fish is making big waves at Shedd Aquarium as animal caretakers ...

The Caribbean is a hotbed of incredible outdoor experiences, especially when it comes to spotting wildlife. Here are some ...

A strange sea creature washed ashore at Wollongong on Friday. Do you know what it is? Source: Laura Wells Move over, sharks — another startling kind of sea creature has been spotted at a popular ...

Iran has threatened to set oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East “on fire” if its energy sites are attacked.