Research Challenges the Theories on the Global Increase in Jellyfish Population
International research, involving the participation of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), provides a new perspective on the jellyfish proliferation…
For Fish, Fear Smells Like Sugar
When one fish gets injured, the rest of the school takes off in fear, tipped off by a mysterious substance…
Neurotoxins in Shark Fins: A Human Health Concern
University of Miami study shows alarming accumulation of BMAA neurotoxins in shark fins, which may pose a serious threat to…
'Wild west' approach to claiming the oceans' genetic resources must end: UBC media release
New international agreements are required to ensure nations benefit equally from medicines, foods and biofuels derived from the ocean's untapped…
Coast Guard Medevacs Man Near Saint Paul
JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced a man experiencing chest pains from…
Coast Guard Medevacs Bulk Carrier Crewmember
JUNEAU, Alaska — Coast Guard District 17 watchstanders received a call at 9:07 p.m. Sunday from Rescue Coordination Center Australia…
Moex Offshore Agrees to $90 Million Partial Settlement of Liability in Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
$70 Million Penalty Is Largest Under the Clean Water Act; Moex Also to Perform Gulf Conservation Projects Worth at Least…
Virginia man sentenced, fined for trading more than $70,000 in sperm whale teeth
NOAA working to end market for illegal trafficking in endangered animal parts…
Fishing Business Mixes Old World Art with Technology to Build Bulletproof Nets
It's been 17 years since Matt Alward did his first for-hire work on nets.…
Marine Expedition Highlights Impact of Climate Change on Oceans
A United Nations-backed scientific expedition which has been travelling the world’s oceans for almost three years is in New York…