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Shark finning bans have had little effect on protecting global shark populations, according to new research. However, shark mortality decreased in pelagic fisheries, which suggests that regulatory measures in regional fisheries have had some positive impact. In a new study published in Science, an international team of researchers analyzed shark catch data from 150 countries […]

In recent years, governments around the world have rallied to save sharks. Many of the top ocean predators are at risk of vanishing for good from the oceans because of overfishing.

The 1,300-pound southern elephant seal spends his time terrorizing small towns off the coast of Tasmania.

The 1,300-pound southern elephant seal spends his time terrorizing small towns off the coast of Tasmania.

The 1,300-pound southern elephant seal spends his time terrorizing small towns off the coast of Tasmania.

1975, when they were considering these efficiency standards they were supposed to consider that the technology was really feasible and that there was an economic justification for it. But today thats beginning to be blurred and we know, certainly, at epa when they consider it, they certainly dont consider whether its technologically feasible or economically justified. So if we wanted to have a more balanced approach what were trying to do is hear from people who are involved in this on a daily b...

A University of Miami PhD student led the research.

Scientists have identified Biscayne Bay as a probable great hammerhead nursery. But what does that mean for the species?

Neil's antics are being documented in an Instagram account with more than 63,000 followers awarding him social media celebrity status.

Although Colombias most famous invasive species is the hippopotamus, there is another threat lurking in its Caribbean waters: an invasive species of crab.