The vast, sunlit waters of the ocean’s surface, known as the photic zone, nurture 90% of marine life. Sunlight and moonlight ...

More than one-fifth of the global ocean—an area spanning more than 75 million sq km—has been the subject of ocean darkening ...

Iron released from coal combustion and steel production is altering the ecosystem in a critical part of the North Pacific, a ...

Satellite data reveals 21% of oceans have darkened, affecting photic zones and marine life. Researchers warn of severe effects on global marine life and ecosystems.

Over 20% of the global ocean has darkened in the past two decades, shrinking critical light zones that support marine life.

How will global warming impact marine ecosystems? This is a critical question ... However, an ocean layer below the surface called the "twilight zone" (where light is unavailable) can also affect ...

The photic zone, where sunlight penetrates and sea creatures survive, is considerably shallower in most places now.

Coastal communities and marine wildlife could benefit from improved monitoring of nutrient pollution in UK waters, according ...

The study is reported in an article published in the journal Marine Environmental Research. The main finding is the upper boundary of the mesophotic zone ... of mesophotic ecosystems in the ...

Today, we need look no further than the New Jersey-size dead zone that forms each summer ... to spell out better protection for the marine environment. The agreement implemented regulatory ...

Other experts say the new law makes welcome progress in pushing for improved conservation management of marine ecosystems, coastal zones and small islands, including by clarifying authority and ...