Sea stars may look like they're cuddling, but these underwater gatherings serve surprising survival and reproductive purposes ...

“The sea slug Elysia chlorotica is a small, unassuming creature that performs a remarkable feat: It eats algae and steals its ...

A study led by Associate Professor Kelton McMahon at University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography has found that food webs on tropical reefs are more fragile than we once thought.

A strange sea creature discovered in Japan, resembling a skeletal panda, turns out to be a new species of Clavelina tunicate.

Coral bleaching isn’t just an ocean crisis. Here’s how the global event endangers food security, local jobs—and the land ...

Hiné Mizushima creates vibrant, playful dioramas and wall sculptures that toy with textiles, anatomy, and taxidermy.

Climate change has already caused significant declines in coral reef coverage globally and is expected to do much further damage in coming decades. Some scientists have held out hope that tropical ...

Philippine authorities slammed Chinese ships for allegedly causing almost 200,000 USD worth of coral damage in Philippine ...

Off the coast of Bunaken Island, Indonesia, two creatures’ vibrant bodies made them stand out against their rocky reef environment as divers swam past, leading to their discovery as two species new to ...

"Even the most vulnerable species can persist if we protect the right habitats." Scientists stunned after encountering species thought extinct for over 20 years: 'One of the most exciting discoveries' ...

About 70% of turtles' attempts to nest were thwarted on a touristy half-mile stretch of Vero Beach since June 1.