Researchers found 230 new giant viruses in ocean samples. Some carry genes that hijack photosynthesis and metabolism.

Researchers have found that one offshore mussel farm is boosting marine biodiversity and regenerating the seabed.

Iron released from coal combustion and steel production is altering the ecosystem in a critical part of the North Pacific, a ...

She’s the world’s largest known great white shark. At over 50 years old, she may even be a grandma. One marine biologist got ...

The discovery of a large fossil in Wales ... described as a “bone bed” which comprised remains of fish, sharks, marine reptiles and occasionally, dinosaurs. The research provides insight ...

This paper explores ecological, human, and fishery management interactions with wind development, focusing on the Northeast US Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem. With an emphasis on a regional perspective, ...

In their study, published in the journal Scientific Data, they show that large gaps exist in the protection of marine ecosystems. According to the research team, the high seas, for example ...

They identified 484 marine invertebrate organisms on the debris, accounting for 46 different species, of which 80% were normally found in coastal habitats. “Quite a large percentage of the ...

These grass-like meadows are vital part of the marine ecosystem due to their productivity ... climate change due to their ability to capture large amounts of carbon through photosynthesis and ...

By determining how large marine predators respond to risk ... the mammals are also responsible for much wider changes in South Africa's marine ecosystem. The loss of great white sharks in South Africa ...

A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice. A large sponge, a ...