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An interactive journey to the bottom of the sea
Jan 24, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Now we can all experience diving to the deepest point of the Mariana Trench, nearly 11,000m down into the depths of the ocean
New Zealand’s new coastline
Dec 08, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit New Zealand in November has caused the seafloor around Kaikoura to rise a full two metres out of the water
Seaweed success: sustainability in aquaculture
Nov 10, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
The seaweed industry is booming, and winning plaudits for its relatively environmentally-friendly production. Can this sustainability be maintained?
Creating the world’s largest Marine Protected Area
Nov 04, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
A landmark decision has given the green light to creating the largest protected zone of ocean the world has ever seen
Sizing up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Oct 14, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
A reconnaissance flight over the North Pacific is attempting to discover the true scale of one of the ‘world's largest rubbish dumps’
The lion’s new den: this poisonous fish is moving into the mediterranean
Oct 06, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
New research finds population levels of invasive lionfish are exploding across the Mediterranean
Giant crater-filled reef discovered behind the Great Barrier Reef
Sep 20, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Enormous structure found in the seabed between the Torres Straight and Port Douglas, could unlock the history – and future – of the Great Barrier Reef
Greenland sharks: older than time
Aug 20, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
With an life expectancy of at least 272, the Greenland shark has been recognised as the longest living vertebrate animal on the planet, and how long they can live is still a mystery
Hu(g)e worries
Jul 23, 2016
Written by
Marco Magrini
Geographical’s regular look at the world of climate change. This month, Marco Magrini looks at coral bleaching
Sounds of the deep: why the Mariana Trench is noisier than you think
Jun 08, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
An ambitious scientific mission has discovered that the deepest known point in the ocean turns out to be a far noisier place than might be expected
What will extra cephalopods mean for marine ecosystems?
Jun 03, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
A delicious opportunity or proof of human impact on the ocean? The news of booming cephalopods (octopuses, cuttlefish and squid) has already divided seafood lovers and environmentalists. Whatever your opinion, cephalopods appear to be thriving while other marine species flounder,…
Saving Nemo
May 27, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
Bleaching sea anemones put clownfish species at risk
Is the new Suez Canal encouraging the spread of invasive species?
May 21, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
The iconic Suez Canal now has a twin channel, likely leading to a vast increase in shipping between Port Said and Suez. However, there are dire warnings about the impact this project has had on marine wildlife in the Mediterranean
How can coral survive at the mouth of the Amazon?
Apr 29, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
The surprise discovery of a 600-mile long coral reef at the mouth of the Amazon river has shocked scientists. Studying such a ‘marginal reef’ could reveal secrets of marine life in low-light conditions
The drowned apostles
Apr 26, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
The Twelve Apostles, a series of great limestone stacks along the coast of Victoria, have long been a cornerstone of Australia’s Great Ocean Road. Last month, five new columns were discovered six kilometres offshore, lying 50 metres underwater
Solving ‘Darwin’s Paradox’
Apr 09, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
An historic phenomenon explaining why fertile coral reefs form as oases in the oceans has finally been proved correct
Could our data be heading underwater?
Feb 10, 2016
Written by
Chris Fitch
An innovative project claims to be able to solve the world’s data centre energy problems – by submerging them beneath the waves
Ocean warming underestimated by half
Feb 02, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
The expanding effect of warmer temperatures on sea water has been greatly underestimated say German scientists
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