Marine Life

Why We Should All Make a Promise This World Oceans Day

Maria Sowter | Posted 06.06.2013 | UK
Maria Sowter

Held annually on the 8th June, World Oceans Day, aims to change people's perspectives and habits by educating them about the importance the ocean holds for the Earth.

Thousands Of Undiscovered Species Under The Sea

PA | Posted 15.11.2012 | UK

Almost a million animal and plant species may live in the oceans, a third of which are unknown to science, experts believe. The estimate is based o...

PHOTOS: One Million New Species Of Microscopic Life Discovered

The Huffington Post UK | Ted Thornhill | Posted 26.09.2012 | UK

An incredible one million new species of sea life has been discovered by just one small research vessel. Called the Tara, she set sail two and a ha...

What's Causing The Gull Population To Fall?

PA | Posted 25.08.2012 | UK

Changes in the marine environment have been blamed for the decline in the numbers of kittiwake over the past three decades. Numbers of the cliff-ne...

Graphic Video Shows Sea Lions Trapped In Plastic Prison

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 14.02.2012 | UK

These graphic images of sea lions shackled in human debris is a shocking reminder of the importance of respecting marine life and disposing of rubbish...

2012 Will Be a Good Year for Our Ecosystems

Marina Vaughan | Posted 04.03.2012 | UK
Marina Vaughan

With another year over in the so-called Biodiversity Decade, one might lose heart that our natural resources will ever be saved from squander. But I don't, I have great hope for the year ahead. The reason? Good business is the best antidote for bad international politics.

15 Pilot Whales Stranded Off Scottish Coast

BBC | Posted 21.09.2011 | UK

Fifteen pilot whales have come ashore at Kyle of Durness on the north Highland coast, according to British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR)....