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Sharks may be fearsome, but they are also fascinating. Discover 10 shark facts that will change the way you see these ocean predators.

Nijhum Dwip and the 3,188 km² expanse surrounding the island is more than just water. It is a biologically rich ecosystem ...

By forging common rules and investing in ocean stewardship, the world can unlock the blue economy's full potential, securing ...

This study measured the growth rate of coral reefs in Honaunau Bay, Hawaii, using on-site data gathering and aerial imagery. Researchers found that the reefs are being eroded by sea urchin populations ...

A new study published inThe American Naturalist sheds light on the peculiar phenomenon of “grazing halos”—ghostly, vegetation ...

The United Nations Global Compact and the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) unveiled the Ocean Investment ...

Every year, total allowable catches (TACs) and fishing quotas are set across Europe through a multi-step process -- and yet many fish stocks in EU waters remain overfished. A new analysis reveals that ...