Big animals of the ocean go about their days mostly hidden from view. Scientists know these marine megafauna—such as whales, ...

Modern ocean biodiversity, which is at its highest level ever, was achieved through long-term stability of the location of so-called biodiversity hotspots, regions of especially high numbers of ...

Only about 2,000 sq km or 6.7% of the original hotspot remains unspoiled. Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands pack a great deal of biodiversity into a relatively small area. Deforestation is ...

When a major cyclone tears through an island nation, all efforts rightly focus on saving human lives and restoring ...

A global research project endorsed by the United Nations called “MegaMove” has tracked over 100 marine megafauna species, ...

“National reserves are important, but it would also be good to see the idea of 30 by 30 applied to the wider ocean,” James says. “It’s long been known that features such as seamounts and undersea ...

Leveraging satellite data on temperature, water quality, sediments, and ocean currents ... and affordable precision identification of biodiversity hotspots. With the ability to refine predictions ...

Coral bleaching has been recorded in over 60 countries since early 2023, threatening reefs that are key to ocean biodiversity ... especially in biodiversity hotspots. And, crucially, commitments ...

The ocean is much more important than most of us realize ... We have to protect biodiversity, discover biodiversity hotspots and encourage moratoriums on destructive activities, such as mining and ...

This discovery sheds new light on the adaptability and resilience of these vital ecosystems, offering hope for the future of ocean biodiversity ... are also true hotspots of biodiversity ...