They say we know more about the surface of the Moon than we do about the bottom of the ocean, which is what made it so ...

Conservationists and students were cheering as three rescued sea turtles made their way back into the ocean at a private ...

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to a legally-binding treaty to protect marine life in international waters, which cover around half of the planet's surface, but have long been essentially lawless.

Meet the Atlantic wolffish, green humphead parrotfish, and other unusual species with extraordinary adaptations.

Global conservation organization Ocean Wise recently launched its new campaign, “Invest in the Ocean,” as a call for action ...

A display of confiscated vessels at a naval base in Ecuador offers a peek at why drug smuggling is so hard to stop.

The ocean is a rich, fertile and seemingly lawless frontier. It’s a watery wild west, irresistible to humans hoping to plunder its many riches. That is the narrative throughout The High Seas: Greed, ...

NEW YORK, New York, September 20, 2025 (ENS) – The High Seas Treaty has reached the 60 state ratifications needed to trigger its entry into force. Four new governments this week ratified the legally ...