Silky sharks, scientifically known as Carcharhinus falciformis, are “long and slender” sharks named for their silky-looking ...

When El Niño developed in 2016, warming up the Pacific Ocean, it killed off a third of the corals of the Great Barrier Reef.

However, their reliance on vision can also make them vulnerable to a clever trick. Researchers at Macquarie University have ...

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The high waves and winds associated with hurricanes wreck havoc on properties, but how are fish and sea life impacted by ...

The 'longest-living' shark that has been alive since 1627 can be found in the Arctic Ocean, according to experts. Back in ...

Encounter whales (and whale sharks, too) in quiet, relaxing destinations like the Maldives, Sri Lanka, the ice caps and Baja California Sur.

New satellite tracking data reveals the elusive megamouth shark's vertical and horizontal movement patterns, offering a rare ...

Ivan, 25, from Serbia, was scuba diving in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt when he spotted a majestic whale shark swimming close to him. "We were coming back from a scuba trip and saw fish ...

The weathered UC Davis Marine Laboratory looms in thick fog on the edge of the ocean near Bodega Bay. Inside, an experiment ...

reportedly said he still “loves the ocean” after coming out of surgery. Senior News Editor A 61-year-old surfer is lucky to be alive after a shark attack at Waiehu Beach Park in Maui on Friday ...

Recent discoveries of two new shark species in Puget Sound have sparked public interest and may encourage greater conservation efforts.