New England's coastal waters are experiencing a remarkable lobster population explosion, with Maine reporting record-breaking catches. Discover how warming seas are reshaping marine ecosystems and creating unexpected opportunities for fishermen.
Exclusive analysis reveals our oceans are heating at an unprecedented rate, creating conditions never before seen in human history and threatening irreversible damage to marine life.
Groundbreaking research uncovers mysterious marine organisms flourishing in complete darkness under Arctic sea ice, challenging everything we thought we knew about polar ecosystems.
Groundbreaking tracking research reveals the astonishing migration patterns of Australia's iconic Murray cod through the Murray-Darling river system, challenging previous understanding of freshwater fish behaviour.
Marine experts sound the alarm as dugong populations plummet, warning these gentle marine mammals could vanish from coastal waters forever without urgent conservation action.
A massive marine heatwave dubbed 'the Blob' has resurfaced in the Pacific Northwest, threatening marine ecosystems and raising concerns about climate change impacts on ocean temperatures.
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
Extraordinary marine event sees Oregon's coastal waters turn into a sea cucumber paradise, baffling scientists and delighting beachgoers with this rare natural spectacle.
A 2000-year-old wetland ecosystem in Devon is under immediate threat from housing developers who claim government planning blockages justify destroying protected environmental sites.
New scientific research reveals coral reefs are approaching a critical climate threshold that could trigger irreversible damage to marine ecosystems worldwide.
Shocking new research shows our planet's vital freshwater ecosystems are vanishing at an alarming rate, with devastating consequences for wildlife and climate.
Explore the captivating world of fungi through Ying Ang's lens in 'Fruiting Bodies' - a stunning photographic series that transforms ordinary mushrooms into extraordinary works of art, revealing the intricate beauty of nature's most mysterious organisms.
Groundbreaking research reveals the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, Earth's most powerful ocean flow, is slowing dramatically due to climate change, threatening global climate patterns and marine ecosystems.
Exclusive analysis reveals New Zealand's marine waters are warming dramatically faster than worldwide trends, threatening marine ecosystems and coastal communities with severe consequences.
New scientific analysis reveals California's remaining glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains are vanishing at unprecedented rates, with some expected to disappear completely within years rather than decades.
Discover the extraordinary survival story of Britain's smallest freshwater fish, the nine-spined stickleback, and why this tiny creature matters more than you think.
A Country Diary exploration into the vital ecological role of overripe, decaying fruit in sustaining Britain's wildlife through the autumn and winter months.
Exclusive investigation reveals how destructive bottom trawling fleets are operating with impunity in Britain's protected marine zones, demolishing seabed ecosystems and undermining conservation efforts.
Facing a catastrophic population crash, British conservationists are deploying a daring, nature-based hack using the moon's gravitational pull to rescue the iconic saltmarsh sparrow from rising sea levels. This groundbreaking project could rewrite the fut
New scientific research reveals a hidden crisis as rising CO2 levels are acidifying our oceans, causing significant damage to shark teeth and threatening their ability to hunt and feed effectively.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that ocean acidification, driven by climate change, is weakening shark teeth and denticles, posing a severe threat to their survival and the health of marine ecosystems.
New research reveals that microbial activity is accelerating the melting of Arctic glaciers, pushing them toward irreversible collapse. Scientists warn of dire consequences for global sea levels and ecosystems.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces unprecedented coral bleaching due to rising ocean temperatures, with scientists warning of irreversible damage to the world's largest reef system.
Exploring the surprising resurgence of wildlife and ecosystems in areas abandoned by humans, as discussed in The Guardian's latest podcast.
New data reveals the Great Barrier Reef experienced its most severe and widespread coral bleaching event in 2024, raising urgent concerns for marine ecosystems.
A devastating outbreak of Sea Star Wasting Disease is decimating starfish populations along North American shores, raising alarms among marine biologists.
Discover the fascinating world of the European eel, a creature as mysterious as it is adaptable, thriving in the UK's waterways.
Thousands of tonnes of invasive seaweed are smothering Spain's coastline, disrupting tourism and marine ecosystems. Authorities scramble for solutions as beaches face an environmental emergency.
New research reveals how hurricanes force sharks to flee to calmer waters, disrupting ecosystems and offering insights into climate impacts on marine behaviour.
Experts warn that treating ancient trees as celebrities could undermine conservation efforts and harm ecosystems. Discover the unintended consequences of tree fame.