The activist and conservation champion plans to use the award money for critical tools to combat illegal fishing in the protected waters around Malpelo, Colombia.
University of Miami researchers report that some coral reefs in the tropical Pacific Ocean could defy projections of imminent extinction thanks to their ability to adapt to changing conditions.
In 1972, scientists discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch; today, we’re still struggling under the weight of our trash and we're still adding to it.
In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers one of the most-asked questions about sharks—are they mammals, fish, or something else?
Orca moms “baby” their adult sons and continue to hunt for them well into adulthood – a move that could harm endangered populations in terms of new births, research shows.
Underwater photographer, Kate Jonker's, 15-year-long search for the dugong, ended in success in the Red Sea. Read more about her incredible experience with this marine mammal.
A new study has found that some fish can recognize their own faces in photos and mirrors—a sign of self-awareness. The finding suggests self-awareness may be more widespread among animals than previously thought.