Dr. Christina Chemtai Hicks explains how the farmed salmon industry puts pressure on West Africa's coastal communities.

Polar bears are the largest bear in the world. They are primarily solitary creatures that can be found on pack ice in the Arctic region surrounding the North Pole. In fact, their scientific name, ...

These seals are found throughout coastal waters in the northern hemisphere. Their coat color can vary, but they often sport one of two patterns: tan or gray fur with dark spots or dark fur with ...

The largest species of seal in the Arctic, bearded seals reach lengths of about 2.1-2.4 meters (7-8 feet) long and weigh up to 360 kilograms (800 pounds). Along with their distinctive mustaches, they ...

Unlike land snakes, olive sea snakes are fully marine — they live their entire lives at sea and come to the surface only to breathe. They can grow over 1.25 meters (4.1 feet) long, with paddle-like ...

Found along the coastlines of southern Africa, African penguins stand about 45 centimeters (17.7 inches) tall. They have a sleek black-and-white coat with a distinctive horseshoe-shaped band on their ...

With a body spanning up to 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) long, the Caribbean reef octopus is relatively small compared to some of its relatives. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in brilliance!

This easily recognizable jellyfish is a common sight in the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, earning it its other common name — the Mediterranean jellyfish. Its bell, which averages about 35 ...

Increasing refillable and reusable bottles in place of single-use plastic is an important way to combat the plastic crisis overwhelming our seas. Refillable bottles, the dominant form of reusable ...

Donning a comical appearance, these tropical seabirds sport a striking look with bright blue webbed feet and blue-grey facial skin! Blue-footed boobies are found off the western coast of North and ...

Today, the Philippines officially declared the waters surrounding Panaon Island a Protected Seascape, preserving some of the most vibrant and biodiverse coral reefs on the planet. The protected area ...

The Mediterranean is the top tourism destination worldwide. Sunbathers and swimmers flock to the sea during summer holidays. Idyllic though it may seem, all is not well. The Mediterranean is the world ...