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 ...

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

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.

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

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 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 ...

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

A sweeping new plan aims to protect marine biodiversity by expanding reserves and restoring ecosystems along Vietnam’s ...

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 ...

In their decision, the judges cited scientific evidence indicating that the 8-mile zone was necessary to protect fish populations, maintain the health of marine ecosystems and ensure long-term ...