The ocean is massive and covers most of the surface of our planet. In addition to its size, it’s packed with life, ranging from an astounding diversity of plants, microbes, worms, corals and crabs to ...

In the foreground, a snailfish swimming in a deep ocean trench. Credit: Minderoo-UWA Deep Sea Research Centre / University of Western Australia In a hostile realm of the ocean, where the pressure is ...

Being the fastest at anything can put you on top, especially when it comes to the animal kingdom. Whether you’re on land or underwater, being fast helps you survive and excel. So what is the fastest ...

Fishing experts are looking for ways to fish in the mesopelagic zone, a layer of water that stretches from 200-1,000 meters (660-3,300 feet) beneath the surface, which has, thus far, remained ...

Joshua Cinner receives funding from the Australian Research Council and National Geographic Society. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and the International Coral Reef ...

Ashlee Lillis’ interview subjects don’t talk. But they have plenty to say through grunts, growls, clicks and other odd noises. “I put my hydrophone — which is our underwater microphone — on the end of ...

Sportfishing and environmental groups say tougher regulations are urgently needed for commercial catch of menhaden, a small species crucial to ecosystems along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Coast. A ...

After decades of population declines, the future is looking brighter for several tuna and billfish species, such as southern bluefin tuna, black marlins and swordfish, thanks to years of successful ...

A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish species. A new study of coral reefs in Papua ...