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LOS ANGELES — Four sea otters that washed ashore on the California coast died from an unusual parasite that scientists warn could possibly infect other marine wildlife and humans.

More than half of the most common species on the reefs that ring Australia have suffered population declines over the past decade

Increasing ocean temperatures present ‘existential threat’ with knock-on effects for ecosystems and commercial fisheries, researchers say

The "most comprehensive assessment of marine species population trends to date" finds a majority of Australia's shallow-water reef species have declined over the past decade from all around the continent.

There's a pesky problem in a wide stretch of the Atlantic Ocean that's likely to wash up on some beaches later this year: Seaweed

A BILL which aims to end the illegal persecution of raptors through a variety of measures, including a licencing regime for grouse moors, has been…

Funnel of south-westerly winds help push birds towards Irish coast and UK mainland as far north as Scotland

The giant and rare spiders can grow five centimetres long and are only found in Queensland

Octopus is a popular ingredient in many cuisines, with some 420,000 metric tonnes of this mollusc being caught worldwide each year. The rising global popularity of octopus has been attributed to the increasingly adventurous tastes of younger consumers, its nutritional benefits and the decline of traditional fish stocks such as…

Some species of insect no longer being seen in areas that are becoming drier and hotter

The NSW Greens want a royal commission to investigate the management of the Murray-Darling Basin, including whether water policies address climate change.