The lakes of the US are often thought of as great holiday destinations. All of them provide a combination of hiking, boating, ...

From groundbreaking research to the beauty of marine sanctuaries teeming with life, these images shine a spotlight on the ...

In southeastern Brazil, researchers discovered a new species named Rineloricaria buckupi, or Buckup’s whiptail catfish, in the rivers near Rio de Janeiro. This “armored” catfish, covered in body ...

Stone snail-crushers, like all other Labrochromis found in Lake Victoria, are known as “mouthbrooding care giver (s),” ...

Big animals of the ocean go about their days mostly hidden from view. Scientists know these marine megafauna—such as whales, ...

Welcome to Port Townsend, Washington—the town that time politely decided to treat with extra care. Nestled at the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, this maritime hamlet exists in a delightful ...