Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Marine wildlife
Tiny nudibranch species discovered in northern Taiwan
A species of sea slug – barely the size of a grain of rice – has been discovered in Taiwan’s waters by scientists
Ocean acidification is ruining social life of reef fish, study finds
Fish are becoming part of smaller shoals, which offer less protection to individuals, as ocean pH becomes more acidic
Scientists discover more than 1,100 new marine species in a single year
From 'ghost sharks' to worms on volcanic seamounts, scientists have discovered a complex array of life beneath the ocean surface
How are animals adapting to climate change?
From faster metabolisms to changing colours and smaller bodies, discover the adaptations animals are acquiring thanks to climate change
Urban light pollution alters nighttime hormones in sharks, study shows
First-ever measurements of melatonin in wild sharks shows artificial light can disrupt nighttime hormone levels
The top ten most endangered animal species on the planet
From the vaquita – the world's rarest marine mammal – to the Sumatran rhino, discover the species facing extinction across the world
Can we map the whole sea floor?
Seabed 2030 aims to map the entirety of the ocean floor by 2030, but is it a possible endeavour – and what have they found so far?
2025’s success stories in the fight for a better planet
Discover the ways the planet is healing in 2025 – from helping to ocean to recover to slowing extinction rates across plants and animals
Climate extremes triggered rare coral disease and mass mortality on the Great Barrier Reef
New study suggests climate change is happening too quickly for corals to adjust Scientists at the University of Sydney have…
First-ever cruelty charges brought against Faroese whale & dolphin hunters
Major turning point in the fight to end hunts that see dolphins and pilot whales driven into shallow bays and killed
Why are Cape Verde’s seamounts so important?
The conservation of Cape Verde's seamounts is essential to protect marine life and biodiversity in our oceans
Why are whales stranding along Scotland’s coast?
Mark Rowe investigates the surge in whale strandings along Scotland’s coast — a warning sign, scientists say, of deeper changes in the North Atlantic ecosystem
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