“Biodegradable” is a misleading term for plastic substitutes that require heat to break down or industrial compositing conditions

Scientists examining pteropod life cycles in the Southern Ocean find that some species might be more vulnerable to ocean change than others.

Rapid gene activity changes underpin transition from open ocean swimming to settling on reef floor

Did you know there are six genera of penguins currently in existence, all with names that mark some sort of identifying feature? For World Penguin Day, let’s take a closer look at the fabulous crested penguins.

Happy International Day of the Seal! We all know that seals are very, very cool, so let’s celebrate with these sealy good facts (promise - they’re better than my puns!)

Down the coast in Australia? Keep an eye out for shark egg cases!

From the fluffy sponge crab, to the Japanese retweet mite to the satan's mud dragon, the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) has again released its annual list of the top-ten marine species described by researchers during the past year.

Rate of plastic entering the oceans could accelerate 2.6 times by 2040 if left unchecked

There are many things we know about polar bears, and many things we have yet to discover. Let’s take a peek at some of the discoveries made over the past year.