Life in the ocean runs on light. It fuels photosynthesis, shapes food webs and determines where many marine species can live.

The oceans absorb a lot of CO2, leading to a variety of effects like ocean acidification. But you might not expect one of ...

Earth's vital limits are shattering. Humanity has now crossed seven of nine planetary boundaries, thrusting societies into ...

Mystic Aquarium is partnering with research labs in Colombia to advance global conservation and restoration efforts.

Will 2026 be the year when coral reefs pass their tipping point?Samantha Garrard, Senior Marine Ecosystem Services Researcher ...

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that eelgrass, a vital carbon-storing seagrass, is declining globally, yet restoration efforts ...

Only five funds had environmental investment targets in place at the end of last year, according to the study.

“Chinstraps are declining globally,” Martinez said. “Models show that they might get extinct before the end of the century at ...

After years of international negotiation and diplomacy, as of January 2026, the High Seas Treaty has come into effect. It has been ratified by 61 states around the world and is intended to protect ...

A 19-year-old woman who had been visiting an Australian island was found dead on a beach, surrounded by dingos, police said.

After years of international negotiation and diplomacy, in January 2026 the High Seas Treaty has come into effect. It has been ratified by 61 states around the world and is intended to protect ...

The U.S. IOOS secured an $5 million increase after facing potential cuts, ensuring the continuance of essential ocean ...