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South Africa has the opportunity to benefit from its ocean economy. But to do that, the country needs to put better policies in place to counter ocean acidification.

With the loss of sea ice, tiny filter feeders known as ‘salps’ can thrive, while shrimp-like krill lose out.

Across the world, fewer than 280 megamouth sharks have ever been seen. The first sighting in east Africa has just come to light.

Fascinating facts about this unusual fish include that it doesn’t swim very well. A marine expert reveals why

Oily fish like sardines and mackerel are proven to reduce metabolic syndrome, and catching them has a very low environmental impact.

A new biodiversity index captures the climate risk for nearly 25,000 marine species and their ecosystems and lays the groundwork for climate-smart approaches to management and conservation.

Young African penguins are following the usual cues to feeding grounds only to find that the sources of food in these places is no longer available. This is devastating for their numbers.

Pity the poor consumer who wants to make informed decisions about eating cod. Conflicting reports on the state of cod stocks range from misinterpretation of the science – such as the Telegraph’s story…

I first heard used the term “biodiversity” as a graduate student some years ago. While it appeared to be something everyone agreed was important, nobody could tell me exactly what it meant. It seemed to…

Why do whale sharks come together at just 20 locations around the globe?