The diver-operated microscope — called the Benthic Underwater Microscope imaging PAM, or BUMP — incorporates pulse amplitude ...

"Even protected areas are severely affected." Scientists stunned after finding remote island blanketed in dangerous material: 'Our findings are deeply concerning' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Beneath the waters of the West Sea (WPS) and Benham Rise, scientists have discovered wide swathes of diverse soft corals.1 ...

Dr. Maarten De Brauwer at Curtin University discovered hairy frogfish have fluorescent lures that glow orange under blue ...

Microplastics found in marine animals in S’pore’s coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds: Study Microplastics were found in the digestive and respiratory organs of the animals.

Seamless watercolor pattern of coral reef elements with pink corals, tube sponges, and sea stones on a blue background. Perfect for marine designs, fabrics, and packaging.

We shared some of the first high-resolution videos of New Zealand's mesophotic ecosystems in 2022. Back then, we thought these deep-reef communities were dominated by sponges. However, we have since ...

Conservation: Preserving Ancient Ocean Legacies Colorful sponges of the Great Barrier Reef. Image by jrstock1 via Depositphotos. As modern threats like climate change and overfishing imperil ancient ...

The next stage of the project involves redeploying the cultivated sponges onto artificial reefs in the Apollo Marine Park as part of a larger research project investigating ways to restore sponge ...

If you’re willing to shoot outside the box, Lembeh Strait offers some very nice, “classic coral reef” wide-angle photography that only adds to the allure of this traditionally macrocentric ...

The ocean is home to some of the planet's largest and most incredible creatures. Yet, many of these giant beings remain hidden from human sight, making it easy to forget they exist. We often overlook ...