Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Oceans
The little fish with a big impact: why sandeels are causing a stir
The humble sandeel has made headlines after Britain and the EU butt heads over its protection. Why is this creature causing such controversy?
‘Catastrophic’ mass bleaching event hit Great Barrier Reef in 2024, study finds
Due to mass coral bleaching event, 40 per cent of individual corals on a Great Barrier Reef island died in 2024
The popular beaches predicted to shrink the most by 2100
From the shores of Cyprus to the coast of Italy, discover the popular beaches that are likely to shrink the most by the end of the century...
Unraveling the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
From strong Gulf Stream currents to a high frequency of hurricanes and cyclones, explore the truth behind Bermuda Triangle legends
The Earth’s axis has tilted 31.5 inches – but why?
Extraction of groundwater by humans over the last twenty years has led to Earth's axis being tilted by 31.5 inches & sea level rise
The world’s largest ocean garbage patch is getting bigger – here’s why
With more than 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic – and counting – The Great North Pacific Garbage Patch has more plastic than living organisms
Marking the RNLI’s 200th anniversary with art: Sea Like A Mirror
Travelling artwork 'Sea Like A Mirror' will tour six lifeboat station towns across England next year to honour the legacy of RNLI
COP29: More than 40 per cent of coral species face extinction
Global assessment shows corals facing extinction due to climate change – cutting greenhouse gases can save them
Scientists discover how coral skeletons can harm reefs in world oceans
Skeletons that stay put after marine heatwaves can prevent new coral from forming and stop herbivores from clearing away algae.
Expedition searching for new species in Arctic Ocean
An expedition has set out to search for new species living in little explored deep water vents in the frigid Arctic Ocean.
‘Coral superhighway’ is discovered in the Indian Ocean
Oxford University scientists discover remote reefs form a 'coral superhighway' spanning more than a million square kilometres
Anti-finning laws have failed, demand for shark meat is on the rise
A new study suggests protective policies and finning bans may have backfired by increasing the demand for shark meat
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