Researchers tracking tagged green sea turtles in the Red Sea were led to 34 previously unknown seagrass meadows. This discovery can help enhance local conservation efforts.
Marine Life Articles
In the oceans, there’s an infinite variety of biological experiments on display. Curious, keen-eyed scuba divers will discover an abundance of the weird and wonderful when they focus on marine fishes, especially the unorthodox reproductive roles that some male fish play.
The Marine Protection Atlas is the world’s record-keeper for marine protected areas, and it’s run by the Marine Conservation Institute. It’s a critical resource for tracking conservation efforts and characteristics of over 1,000 global MPAs.
Sharks may be fierce predators, but they're also among the most misunderstood animals, often portrayed as mindless killers. This project aims to dispel that myth through art and education.
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science shark survey is the world’s longest-running fishery-independent shark population survey. Here’s what they’ve learned in 50 years.
In this edition of “Ask A Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman discusses one of the internet’s favorite deep-sea weirdos.
We asked, and our readers told us: These three locations earned top marks for their healthy marine life, something every diver wants when they splash down.
The mantis shrimp may be small, but it packs a powerful punch—literally. Now, scientists finally have a better understanding of how these tiny crustaceans protect themselves from their own power.
Increased great white shark sightings in Florida highlight conservation success, with juvenile sharks thriving thanks to protections and research efforts.