The Oculina Bank coral reef, found nowhere else in the world, is thousands of years old and habitat for species of grouper and snapper.

NOAA was considering an annual three-month ban on 55 species of reef fish. After public comment (and a change in federal ...

More than 514 million years ago, long before dinosaurs roamed Earth, sponge-like creatures called archaeocyathids were ...

Reef "beauty salons" staffed by tiny cleaner fish aren t just for parasite removal they may also shape the microbial life of ...

Diving enthusiasts take a plunge into the ocean's depths to discover vibrant marine life and stunning landscapes ...

Tanzania's strategy increasingly frames the ocean not just as an environmental issue but as an economic one. From fish exports to blue carbon markets and nature-based tourism, the sea is now seen as a ...

The “large, conspicuous” animals are often seen by divers in the Galapagos Islands but went misidentified for over 180 years ...

Scuba diving level: Ras Mohammed is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, making it suitable for ...

Under the threatened species legislation, listed threatened species can have a recovery plan made in order to guide actions to help the species recover. Currently, recovery plans exist for these ...

One Vogue writer on her snorkeling obsessions—and the best destinations around the world to experience it, for novices and ...