A Rare Glimpse of a Sleeper Shark in Antarctic Waters
Researchers filmed a 10-to-13-foot sleeper shark off the South Shetland Islands, in what may be the first recording of the species that far south.
Fish and Other Marine Life
6 Fishermen Reel In a 244-Pound Atlantic Halibut, Setting a Local Record
The fish, hooked as part of a study on the halibut population around the Ha! Ha! Bay in the Canadian province of Quebec, measured more than 6.5 feet long, researchers said.
Greenland’s Not the Only Place in the Arctic Where a Fight for Control Is Brewing
For decades, an Arctic archipelago called Svalbard has served as a rare refuge of international cooperation. Those days are over.
In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales
Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas.
Team Races Against Time to Save a Tangled Sea Lion in British Columbia
Experts tracked the sea lion, which had a rope around its neck, for over a month before they were able to catch up to it in Cowichan Bay, Canada.
Killer Whales Find an ‘Unlikely Friend’ in Dolphins
Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.
For Real, a Natural History of Misinformation
It’s not just humans who suffer from leading one another astray. So do fish, flies and even bacteria.
After Deadly Attacks, Australia Debates: Do Shark Nets Work?
Critics say the nets harm marine life and aren’t the best way to keep swimmers safe. Recent shark attacks have complicated a plan to remove some of them.
Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade
A global treaty has extended trade protections to more than 70 shark and ray species whose numbers are in sharp decline.
Dubrovnik, Known for Its Beauty, Faces a Mound of New Trash
Officials in Dubrovnik, Croatia, say the strong currents of the Adriatic Sea washed ashore a vast amount of garbage, mostly from Albania, during a recent storm.