Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Oceans

Fladen ground

North Sea scampi fishing may carry a hidden climate cost

ByVictoria HeathMar 9, 2026
New research shows bottom trawling during scampi fishing can disturb carbon buried in seabed muds for thousands of years
The hidden chemical universe within Pacific Ocean coral reefs

The hidden chemical universe within Pacific Ocean coral reefs

ByVictoria HeathMar 2, 2026
Scientists recently discovered 'hidden chemical universe' inside coral reefs that could provide solutions to human diseases
Krill drifting underwater in the St. Lawrence estuary in Canada

Mismanagement of Antarctic krill fishery putting whales at risk, says WWF

ByVictoria HeathMar 2, 2026

WWF objects to MSC certification of Antarctic krill fishery and urges establishment of network of Marine Protected Area in Southern…

Seabed floor

Can we map the whole sea floor?

ByVictoria HeathFeb 11, 2026
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?
A 'black smoker' hydrothermal vent

Could deep sea mining ever go ahead?

ByVictoria HeathFeb 10, 2026
With companies attempting to get permits to mine in the Pacific, is it possible that such devastating activities will be given the green light?
Faroese whale and dolphin hunting

When traditions harm our ocean, we must call it out

ByVictoria HeathFeb 3, 2026
Sarah Champion MP discusses the harmful impacts that the grindadráp has upon pilot whales and dolphins across the Faroese islands
Humpback whales swimming pod

2025’s success stories in the fight for a better planet

ByVictoria HeathDec 25, 2025
Discover the ways the planet is healing in 2025 – from helping to ocean to recover to slowing extinction rates across plants and animals
A globster

Globsters: the strange ‘beasts’ found on beaches

ByGrace GourlayDec 23, 2025

Discover more about a mysterious, recurring ocean phenomenon that has captivated attention for decades From time to time, the sea…

Whale tail

First evidence of potentially deadly virus in Arctic found in whale breath samples

ByVictoria HeathDec 22, 2025

Drone sampling of exhaled wild humpback breath has confirmed whale virus circulating above the Arctic Circle A potentially deadly whale…

people walking busy street graphic

Geographical’s top ten most-read articles of 2025

ByGeographical StaffDec 18, 2025
From the world's biggest megacities to the creatures in the depths of the Mariana Trench, discover the articles that piqued your interest this year
Pilot whales in sea

First-ever cruelty charges brought against Faroese whale & dolphin hunters

ByVictoria HeathDec 4, 2025
Major turning point in the fight to end hunts that see dolphins and pilot whales driven into shallow bays and killed
Praia Grande, Island São Vicente, Cape Verde, Cabo Verde, Africa. Praia Grande on the eastern coast, Island São Vicente, Cape Verde, Cabo Verde, Africa.

Why are Cape Verde’s seamounts so important?

ByAmber BryanDec 3, 2025
The conservation of Cape Verde's seamounts is essential to protect marine life and biodiversity in our oceans
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