Large amounts of mercury from past coal burning, industry and mining are already present in the oceans. Much of it sits in deeper waters acting as a source supplying shallower water and can take ...

In 2017, a new global treaty was meant to bring mercury pollution under control. But three decades of data from UK harbour porpoises show mercury is still increasing, and is linked to a higher risk of ...

A study of 738 UK harbour porpoises (1990–2021) shows mercury levels rising about 1% annually, nearly doubling since the ...

Our findings highlight that mercury ins’t just a historical problem. It is a current, growing pressure on marine mammals that ...

A new study shows that very small amounts of plastic can kill marine animals and that fragments now appear in common foods ...

Several UC San Diego-led projects take a closer look at the safety and sustainability of seafood. If you spend any time in ...

In 2017, a new global treaty was meant to bring mercury pollution under control. But three decades of data from UK harbor ...

Three decades of data from UK harbour porpoises show mercury is still increasing despite a global treaty to reduce it.

Cockroaches may skitter in our kitchens, but their disappearance would shake forests, soil and food chains. The creature many ...

Discover extraordinary animals starting with 'O' that play vital roles in global ecosystems. From the speedy Ostrich in African savannas to the intell ...

Passengers on a boat tour in New Zealand were treated to an incredible sight when they spotted a massive blue whale.

Researchers discovered a prehistoric ecosystem filled with giant marine reptiles, revealing an unparalleled level of food web complexity. Predators that dominated the oceans 130 million years ago were ...