Global mangrove loss is slowing as science-led restoration and community conservation help coastal forests recover from Kenya ...

On July 14, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively “the Services”) changed their regulations with the express intention of eliminating ...

A dip in the sea can provide welcome relief after long stretches of hot weather – especially when the water is an inviting ...

Most people wouldn’t give “forage fish” a second thought. These fish are small, silvery, and often not very impressive looking, swimming around the open ocean in giant schools feasting on microscopic ...

Old Dominion University President Brian Hemphill informed students and staff Tuesday of the death of marine biologist Kent E.

Old Dominion University President Brian Hemphill informed students and staff Tuesday of the death of marine biologist Kent E.

A large Pacific marine heat wave is persisting into 2026, with record sea surface temperatures along parts of the U.S. West Coast Scientists warn a strengthening El Niño could intensify ocean warming ...

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit at the St. Lucie County Aquarium is inviting visitors to explore the vibrant underwater world of Florida’s coastal habitats, offering rare ...

Mediterranean coastal ecosystems are increasingly threatened by multiple anthropogenic pressures and climate change. As a result, these impacts have caused the decline of key endemic habitats such as ...

The ocean’s vast depths harbor countless species, yet few capture our imagination quite like dolphins. These charismatic marine mammals, with their apparent smiles and playful demeanor, represent far ...

Microplastics, plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters, can be found in land, air, and water, and have infiltrated our food chain, resulting in far-reaching health consequences for humans and ...

A new review study examines the current research regarding the risks that various geoengineering approaches pose to marine ecosystems. The study looked particularly at a range of marine carbon dioxide ...