Marine Life

Stinging jellyfish are becoming more of a nuisance around the world, sometimes even killing bathers.

Sep 1, 2011 - John Blatchford

The scaly-foot snail is inspiring scientists, who wish to copy the structure of its shell to build better body armour and helmets.

Aug 19, 2011 - Louise Jones

Marine gastropods generate a lot of amateur interest - some collect shells while others photograph living animals underwater and contribute scientific data.

Aug 14, 2011 - John Blatchford

Amateur underwater photographers can provide scientist with valuable information. One genus of much photographed opisthobranch is considered here.

Aug 13, 2011 - John Blatchford

Glaucus atlanticus dines on a dangerous floating 'jellyfish' and concentrates its poisons for its own defence.

Aug 12, 2011 - John Blatchford

Twenty years after the collapse of the Canadian cod fishery there are signs of recovery, but haddock seem to be doing better.

Jul 28, 2011 - John Blatchford

Taiji fishermen claim to have changed the way they kill dolphins, making it more humane, but new video footage reveals the lie says Save Japan Dolphins.

Jan 29, 2011 - Elizabeth Batt

The list of endangered marine species is long - find out who made the list and why.

Oct 30, 2010 - Megan Jungwi

Learn fun fish facts and find out when the fish are biting in Cabo San Lucas - the best time of year to catch billfish, wahoo, dorado, and more.

Sep 5, 2010 - Megan Jungwi

Learn new and exciting information about the amazing manta ray.

Aug 20, 2010 - Megan Jungwi

In the International Year of Biodiversity, a new report summarises marine life in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone.

Aug 8, 2010 - Brian Cross

The large Lion's Mane Jellyfish of cold ocean regions inflicts a painful sting. A dead Lion's Mane Jellyfish injured over 150 people in New Hampshire.

Jul 23, 2010 - Mike DeHaan

Great white sharks return to Cape Cod for their top menu selection: harbor seal. Why is a tourist likely to see sharks off the coast of Cape Cod?

Jul 14, 2010 - Mike DeHaan

The peacock mantis shrimp is an amazing creature with one of the fastest jabs and most complex eyes in the animal kingdom.

Jul 6, 2010 - Megan Jungwi

Learn about the sea cucumber's astounding self-defense mechanisms, and why they are important to the economy as well as the ecosystem.

Jun 10, 2010 - Megan Jungwi

Find out how deep sea fish are adapted to live in one of the world's least hospitable environments.

May 30, 2010 - Megan Jungwi

Scientific great white shark information dispels the myths and displays the facts.

May 22, 2010 - Megan Jungwi

Here's a list of small sharks including the smallest shark in the world. Find out who these small sharks are and where to find them.

May 16, 2010 - Megan Jungwi

Oil contiues to pour into the Gulf of Mexico, but remains offshore. The feared environmental damage hasn't materialised - but the crisis is not yet over.

May 14, 2010 - Jennifer Young

Field Guide to Common Marine Fishes and Invertebrates of Alaska is a ready resource for anyone interested in identifying marine fish and invertebrates.

May 11, 2010 - Alan Sorum

Many species of shark are endangered or vulnerable to extinction. Find out which species are endangered sharks and how people are threatening these animals.

May 7, 2010 - Megan Jungwi

Find out what sea creatures live in the deepest part of the ocean - the hadalpelagic zone.

Apr 21, 2010 - Megan Jungwi