While some progress was made, crucial decisions on protecting nature will be left until next year after the meeting ran out of time.

The KRILLGUARD researchers have developed ‘DNA probes’ to identify important genes within the krill’s sequenced genome. As ...

A distant relative of spiders and scorpions is the new namesake of a Natural History Museum scientist.

A new project, known as KRILLGUARD, launches today which aims to protect the Southern Ocean ecosystem by focusing on Antarctic krill, a keystone species in the ecosystem. Rising ocean temperatures are ...

An evolutionary ‘air race’ may have been taking place in forests during the age of dinosaurs. Fossils of giant cicadas show how they developed improved flight abilities following the evolution of ...

Sea monsters have a prominent role in myths and legends of most seafaring cultures on Earth and with such inspiring ocean biodiversity, it's not difficult to see why. Join Oliver Crimmen, Senior ...

Ever wanted to know what a bullet ant sting feels like, without putting yourself through the pain? Wondering what’s worse, the sting of a fire ant or warrior wasp? You’ve come to the right place.

Reporting on the vital influence and importance of marine environments for us or the planet. Images can be taken above or below the water. They should convey a message – symbolic or actual – whether ...