A group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks' teeth and found that future generations of ...

More than 40 of these apex predators were recently killed on the shores of North Africa and their overall population is nearing extinction.

Scientists have linked human activities including the burning of coal, oil and gas to the ongoing acidification of the ocean ...

Megalodon sharks were among the largest and most formidable predators ever to exist, dominating the oceans millions of years ...

STANFORD, Calif. (KGO) -- If you ever come face-to-face with the wrong kind of shark, there's something you probably want to avoid. Just a hint: they're long and really sharp. But now, researchers at ...

Whether a species has just freshly emerged, or it has been around for millions of years does not dictate its vulnerability. This has been the assumption of an old debate on whether species' age plays ...

Money-hungry fisherman and salesman are ignoring international regulations so they can reap big profits in the illegal sale ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...

A massive ice age wiped out ocean life 445 million years ago, reshaping ecosystems and setting the stage for jawed fish ...

The Caribbean Sea is often associated with crystal-clear water, vibrant coral reefs, and post-card perfect beaches. But ...