New study explains effective method for underwater-sampling of manta ray mucus as an alternative DNA source.
Conservation
Actions such as these are desperately needed, as the majority of known shark species are, to some extent, endangered, and 30 percent are considered at risk of extinction.
Controversy has been ignited after a fishing trawler from Cornwall, England accidentally caught 10 tons of shark while fishing for John Dory off the Isles of Scilly.
Awareness of the issue is key; sharing what you know on social media is a great way to raise the profile of this problem.
We’ll dive into the subject of sinking ships and other vessels with the purpose of creating an artificial reef.
This Central American country has seen inspirational success with its coral-protection projects
In reality, the shark fin trade must cease completely if sharks are to have a chance of long-term survival.
Diving can offer a lot more than just a chance to relax and admire beauty — it can also offer a chance to help out after a natural disaster and make a difference in a community.
There are currently 56 orcas in captivity around the world, each one a sentient being whose rights have been judged less important than financial profit.
The Maldives is known worldwide as a scuba hot spot — but there’s trouble in paradise
Instead of having to constantly apply and reapply sunscreen, we may one day be able to take a pill that allows us to simply create our own.
This dolphinarium is an unnecessary attraction for Phuket, which already attracts plentiful tourists seeking both nightlife and Thailand’s rich natural biodiversity.
Until now the situation in the Arctic Ocean has been described by some observers as “Wild West conditions,” as no single nation had the legislative power to introduce protection of the area.
While the Japanese dolphin drive may be the world’s most infamous, it is certainly not unique
Positive conservation stories like this one represent a ray of hope in the darkness, a hope that we can bring the oceans back from the brink to which we have pushed them
Sportswear manufacturer set to begin using ocean-debris materials in production in 2016
Western Australia’s artificial reef project has achieved great results in two years