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Light pollution acts as ‘midnight fridge’, drawing in young fish, then predators, according to tests in French Polynesia

Under Donald Trump government officials stripped protections for spotted owls at the behest of the timber industry

Isabella Franceschini’s ‘The Leap of Fish that Dream of Flying’ earns top honors at the Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2024

A recent study suggests fish oil supplementation in fathers as a "secret weapon" to combat the issue of childhood obesity.

On the third leg of his South American trip, our writer heads to the remote city of Iquitos and braves a swim in the Amazon – despite the fearsome reputation of the local fish

Coastal communities in Senegal are reeling as stocks of sardinella – the country’s most consumed fish – disappear from local waters. While fishermen blame industrial trawlers, scientists say climate change is sending the small, paddle-shaped fish northwards in search of cooler habitats.

When I tell people that I study fossils, many assume I am talking about dinosaurs or some equally impressive extinct creatures. But there’s far more to be found in the global fossil record, like plants, fish and insects.

They withstand ocean storms, extreme heat and may impact everything from coral reefs to the deep sea. Why has it taken so long to pay attention to the neuston?

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

Marine life in the seas around Britain is diverse: from the colourful anemones in rockpools to huge basking sharks. Our oceans are important socially and economically – they provide us with healthy food and other resources, they benefit our mental health and physical wellbeing, and offer endless recreational opportunities, from…

The 10,000 miles of coastline host a stunning variety of creatures, so put on a diving mask or just a pair of wellies and go on the hunt