A new species and genus of a toothy prehistoric fish has been discovered in Socorro County. A paper, published in "Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology, University of Michigan" in December ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth's surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that ...

British marine biologist and photographer Richard Smith focuses his work on the ocean’s tiniest and weirdest creatures.

There are fish in every shade imaginable, gliding gelatinous jellyfish, mesmerising plants, and colourful coral, and even ...

Thanks to scientists’ continuous pursuit of uncovering the unknown, our surprisingly limited knowledge of Earth’s ...

New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of extinction.

Continents and oceans have scientific definitions that underpin international law. The idea of dividing the world into ...

The Coral Triangle connects six countries, hosting 75% of the world's coral species and over 3,000 fish species. It plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity and local economies. Despite its ...

EU’s climate monitor says climate crisis is pushing temperatures to levels never experienced by modern humans. The world has ...

On Tetiaroa, a vibrant coral atoll dotted with sandy islets, archaeologists, marine biologists and cultural practitioners are ...