An effort to protect 30 percent of land and waters would count some commercial fishing zones as conserved areas.
Tag: Fish and Other Marine Life
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.
Scientists Predict Most Extensive Coral Bleaching Event on Record
Rising sea temperatures around the planet have caused a bleaching event that is expected to be the most extensive on record.
100 New Marine Species Discovered Off Coast of New Zealand
The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding where life is found in the ocean,” a researcher said.
London Bids Farewell, for Now, to a Beloved, Overstuffed Walrus
A taxidermy gallery known for its bulky centerpiece is closing for a two-year renovation.
Scientists Use Sea Sponges to Study Global Warming Back to 1700
Research on a long-lived but rarely seen species in the Caribbean is helping scientists piece together a revised history of climate change.
Why Are California’s Waters Lighting Up in Blue?
It looks like the trailer for “Avatar: The Way of Water,” but it’s a natural phenomenon. And spotting it is getting increasingly popular.
Tasmania Falls for Neil the Seal, a 1,000-Pound Beach Bum
He basks in parking spaces, frolics with traffic cones and generally makes himself at home. But the authorities are worried about the risks of too much time among humans.
The North Sea Can Be Scary. But Maybe Not TikTok Scary.
A trend nobody asked for is here: Terrifying videos of unruly waves.
What It Feels Like To Be the Target of China’s Water Cannons
The Philippines invited journalists on a mission to provide fuel to fishermen in disputed waters of the South China Sea amid tensions between Beijing and Manila.