These slow moving fish are not at all intimidated by divers, and often come to greet you on your dive - where to see them and why some of them follow turtles
Most fish for human consumption contain microplastics, according to new study.
Scientists from New Zealand and Australia detected microplastics in 75% of commercial fish species. Both bottom-dwellers and pelagic fish were...
World’s largest container carrier MSC re-routes to keep away from endangered blue whales off the coast of Sri Lanka
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has taken a major step to help protect blue whales and...
1. Are they dangerous?
With tentacles three metres long and covered with stinging cells, it's better not to get too close to the Lion's Mane jellyfish. They have a very severe sting that can...
Dugongs have been documented in China for hundreds of years, but now scientists have concluded that they are functionally extinct there.
Giant sea fans are common and conspicuous in tropical seas, and a favourite with underwater photographers who often pose their buddy behind one.
Diver behind giant sea fan. Photo credit: Garry Frazer.
Image: Dr Maria Byrne, CC by 4.0
Sea urchins can pass heatwave resistance on to the next generation, according to a recently published study.
Global ocean temperatures are increasing,...
Divers go to Guadalupe to see great white sharks, but this year the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas closed the reserve to shark cage diving and other recreational activities from May until the end of December.
Take part in the Shark Trust's community science project and to help gather vital information about global shark distribution. During the last week in July 2022 they want buddy pairs, dive centres, clubs and boats to record...
This Autumn the Shark Trust are hosting Sharks International 2022. In other years you would have had to attend this scientific symposium in person, but this year it's different.
It is the first time...