We are glad to share Ensia articles free of charge under the terms of Creative Commons ... But in some places at the equator, ocean biodiversity is actually decreasing, with fewer plants and animals ...

This is done in close collaboration with the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) - another program of the IOC/UNESCO that hosts global biological data sets and provides a key service in ...

This discovery marks a "significant step" in advancing our understanding of ocean biodiversity. Traditional methods can take up to 14 years, but this international collaborative effort of 800 ...

Coral bleaching has been recorded in over 60 countries since early 2023, threatening reefs that are key to ocean biodiversity and ... SUWANRUMPHA / AFP/Getty Images Fortunately, COP 16 presents ...

These wonders are just an initial snapshot of fantastic creatures discovered 16,400 feet (5,000 meters) beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean in ... documented biodiversity in the abyssal ...

“We can no longer ignore the ocean emergency.” Overfishing and climate change are leading threats to marine biodiversity. Sharks and rays that live in the open ocean, for example, have ...

Ocean biodiversity supports human life by regulating climate, producing oxygen and food, and providing many other benefits. Having many different species in an area helps ward off negative impacts ...

This publication provides scientific insights to inform future ocean and sea research for governments, policymakers, and funders. With COP16 on biodiversity currently underway in Cali, Colombia ...