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Hermit crabs are crustaceans, i.e., they are related to crabs, lobsters and prawns. However, unlike other crab species, hermit crabs do not have their own carapace...
GOLDACH, Switzerland – The 2021 World Air Quality Report finds that only three percent of cities and no single country met the latest World Health Organization’s...
By Mark A. Grace Marine fisheries research often requires considerable expertise and financial resources coupled with the pressing need to address important ecological issues, so it...
Egypt is 2022’s top water sports destination, with 743 listed water sports facilities – or 455 options per 1 million tourists. By considering the number of...
A new study by researchers from the Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) and their collaborators has been published in the journal Endangered Species Research and highlights the...
(Washington, D.C.) – In response to the escalating biodiversity crisis and the need to address critical issues including climate change, the prevention of future pandemics, and...
Have you ever dreamt of going on a wildlife safari but been deterred by the high cost of the luxury experience? Fortunately, there is a way...
A new report released by the Aquatic Life Institute identifies major welfare issues in capture fisheries and proposes key recommendations. The Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) released...
Founders Eric and Wendy Schmidt donate the research vessel Falkor to Italy’s science agency to conduct ocean science in the Mediterranean and beyond. Genoa, Italy –...
By Lana B. There’s nothing like relaxing on a pristine beach and looking out at the sea. Unfortunately, when you’re in or near a large city,...