Oceans

Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is a multi‐billion pound shadow industry threatening marine life and exploiting human labour. But a…

Discover more about vanishing islands across the globe, and why some 'phantom islands' have entirely disappeared from maps

Find out more about blue carbon, why it is vital for the planet and how it can slow down the rate of climate change across the world

Humpback whales are swimming up to 20 per cent more than previous scientific estimates have suggested, new study finds

From the watery depths of Florida to Gloucester, discover more about the fascinating proposed – and fully built – undersea habitats for humans

Discover more about how tsunami warning systems operate, where they are utilised, and how technology is shaping their operations

Find out more about exclusive economic zones, the biggest ones in the world, and what disputes occur because of them

Find out more about the vast economy that lies within the watery blue – and what nations are turbocharging it

Migration of these microscopic animals – known as a 'seasonal migrant pump' – supports carbon sequestration in the Southern Ocean

ByBryony CottamJun 17, 2025

Scientists have discovered a way to tap into the ocean’s vast, untouched energy reserves – but should they?

A major report warns saltmarshes are vanishing three times faster than forests – but restoration could unlock climate and ecological benefits

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) has joined forces with Travelsphere to offer a new collection of tours

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