HEARTSTOPPING footage shows the moment two giant whales move in to protect a diver from a bloodthirsty shark. Benoît Girodeau was diving off the coast of Mauritius when he was approached by an ...

NOAA serves the American public in many ways — yet, because the agency also engages in climate change research, many politicians apparently feel justified sabotaging marine ecosystem management, ...

Lake Tanganyika, a shining jewel nestled in the heart of Africa, stands as a testament to the delicate balance of nature. Its ...

When whales get hurt or sick, it doesn't just affect the animals. State wildlife officials issue urgent warning after ...

The United States is home to an array of stunning natural wonders, with its lakes often being as picturesque as they are ...

For the last 12 years a company called Bureo has been working with local fisherman to remove dangerous nets from the ocean.

The Reading Eagle of Pennsylvania recently reported on a retired couple stumbling upon a dead great-horned owl in Tulpehocken Creek. The couple had embarked on a nature walk in search of a mink ...

Three incidents of endangered North Atlantic right whales' being entangled in fishing gear were reported off the U.S. East ...

Weather expert says prevailing winds are expected to move pollution from tanker crash southwards. More than 200 people attend a meeting to discuss plans to discharge treated sewage into the River ...

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a US$18.5 million project to support Iraq's efforts to minimize environment and health risks due to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and other ...

A team of Norwegian scientists is working on biodegradable fishing gear that naturally breaks down without releasing harmful microplastics to replace conventional synthetic ropes, nets, and lines.

The Project will help provide policy, regulatory and institutional strengthening for POPs management and build the capacity at the level of the Ministry of Environment and other key stakeholders ...