By David Stanway SINGAPORE, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into ...

Cropped speaks to the lead author of a new study that looks at how – and where – mangrove restoration can be best supported across the world.

A study has shown that the world's oceans are facing a triple threat of planetary crises. According to Politico, the EU Copernicus Ocean State Report outlined three major threats to oceans: pollution, ...

She played a key role in negotiating a landmark United Nations treaty to protect the high seas, an agreement that went into effect this weekend.

WOR 9 summarizes the current state of knowledge about marine biodiversity. Available free of charge, it is the ideal starting point for anyone keen to understand marine life.

A team of scientists has created a new guide to advance standards for collecting and cataloging DNA from marine species, enhancing a revolutionary method for monitoring ocean biodiversity. The guide ...

WASHINGTON — Today the science academies of the G-7 countries issued three joint statements to their respective governments to inform discussions during the G-7 summit to be held in Hiroshima, Japan, ...

But now, thanks to a rare piece of environmental good news, the high seas are finally getting some protection. On January 17, ...

Seashells are abundant along coastlines, originating from mollusks that construct exoskeletons for protection. Comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, these shells possess enduring qualities that make ...

Which ocean has the maximum number of islands in the world? Explore why the Pacific Ocean holds this record, along with its ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. VENTURA, CALIF.— New research findings by Oceana, in collaboration with marine geneticist Dr. Adrian Munguia-Vega and in ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Stewart Edie, Smithsonian Institution (THE CONVERSATION) About 66 million years ago – ...