Oceans

Despite strong leadership from many members, the conservation body has failed to agree on protections for the western Antarctic Peninsula

Even in scenarios where global warming remains at 1.5°C, ice loss will continue for millennia A report has revealed the…

Bacteria produce steroid hormones to help corals respond to environmental stress

Whales may face increasing challenges in a rapidly warming ocean, from impacts on their metabolism, nutrition and reproductive success A…

In the most extreme case, a marine heatwave could last as long as 579 days, with sea temperatures reaching up…

From warming ocean depths and gold-rich volcanoes to youthful populations and pollution-producing trees, we round up some of the latest geographical research

New report by Greenpeace reveals it could take more than 260 years to fully protect 30 per cent of the world's oceans at current rate of progress

The 42-metre-high timber lighthouse will feature seven halls and stand roughly 145 metres above the North Sea Norfolk’s highest point…

In Namibia, Cape fur seals and hake fishers are competing for the same catch. Tommy Trenchard joins scientists testing an acoustic technology designed to protect both

More than three-quarters of famous waves in world surfing reserves were at high risk, new analysis has found

The shipping route cuts shipping times between Asia and Europe by a third, with officials wanting to launch regular commercial services by 2030

Ten per cent of the ocean is now protected, but new research suggests effective conservation covers a much smaller area