The wildlife trade, both legal and illegal, depletes biodiversity, with research indicating it results in a staggering ...

The remains of large predatory pelagic fish in these sites indicate the capacity for advanced seafaring and knowledge of the ...

Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, scuba diving provides a unique opportunity to see and connect with nature in a ...

Scientists are unraveling the mysteries of the ocean’s squishiest creatures—including one jelly that might be the oldest ...

Whale sharks, Rhincodon typus, are the largest fish in the world. They can trace their ancestry to the Jurassic and ...

The pressure is on to secure international support to curb destructive industrial fishing including along a vast ...

For the first time, researchers have mapped the population structure of silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) in the ...

Lewis Pugh, 55, began swimming multiple hours a day in the 47-degree water on May 15 to raise awareness about the plight of sharks as the film “Jaws” nears its 50th birthday. He wants to ...

Discover what great white shark teeth are made of and how their jaws deliver a crushing bite force to rip through prey.

Blue sharks are highly migratory, traveling thousands of miles annually and often swimming in sex-segregated schools. These pelagic predators primarily feed on small fish and squid, playing an ...

Sharks and rays (Subclass Euselachii) are elasmobranchs whose origin dates back to the Devonian (∼400 million years ago) (Compagno, 1990). Currently, this group is represented by nearly 1,150 valid ...