Odds are you aren't too familiar with the group of animals called zooplankton, which include copepods, krill and salps. On land, they're most commonly used as fish food. Underwater, however, they've ...

From cloud seeding to stratospheric atmosphere injections, discover the technologies being used to ensure a sustainable future for our planet ...

As Shape continued experimenting with new artwork—like a ring dish made from alligator leather remnants adorned with gold ...

When it comes to diving with sharks, one golden rule stands out: never splash around sharks! This crucial piece of advice is often overlooked by newcomers, but understanding why it’s so important can ...

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Eighteen years ago, farmed oyster larvae began disappearing in mass die-offs, mystifying hatchery ...

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will offer an educational program, “Ocean Pollution and Its Impact on Marine Animals,” on July 12 at 11 a.m. at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.

Case in point: Scientists from Tokyo University and Hokkaido University in Japan stumbled across some mysterious jet-black ...

These bone-eating communities are ancient, and have been on Earth for at least 100 million years. Before whales existed, bone-eating worms were eating into the skeletons of mosasaurs, ichthyosaurs and ...

These long-legged spiders are sometimes called “daddy-long legs” because of the long skinny legs that seem way too long for their body. Their bodies are around 6-10 mm and their legs stretch out even ...

OARRA collects samples of dead animals’ lungs, brains, blubber and more, compiling a biological library of clues for researchers around the country. The data helps scientists learn more about what’s ...

A caring little boy from Padiham and budding environmentalist has launched his first ever fund-raising campaign for nature.

The collapse of a crucial network of Atlantic Ocean currents could push parts of the world into a deep freeze, with winter temperatures plunging to around minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some ...