Marine Life

Marine life, sea life, or ocean life is the plants, animals and other organisms that live in the salt water of seas or oceans, or the brackish water of coastal estuaries.

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Ambitious effort to document marine life reveals 866 new species and counting

NOAA terminates space, climate and marine life advisory committees

California’s kelp forests have declined by 93% due to sea urchin overpopulation, threatening marine life and carbon sequestration. Restoring them is crucial for ecosystem balance and climate resilience.

Less than 5% of the ocean has been explored, and the latest discoveries of deep ocean holes are rewriting what we know about marine life and geology!

The rising tide of sand mining: A growing threat to marine life

The rising tide of sand mining: a growing threat to marine life - EurekAlert

Pursuing the biological mechanisms and diversity of marine life through international collaboration - EurekAlert

Study: Tag-Team between Oceans and Continents Triggered Mesozoic Extinctions of Marine Life

Restored oyster sanctuaries host more marine life

Restored oyster sanctuaries host more marine life - EurekAlert

Nature’s Warning: Early Signs in Marine Life Predicting the Next Mass Extinction

A weaker magnetic field may have paved the way for marine life to go big

International network in Asia and Europe to uncover the mysteries of marine life - EurekAlert

Extreme heat in 2023 linked to drastic slump in growth of marine life

Ocean Alert: Impact of Climate Change on Marine Life Far Greater Than Expected

Impact of climate change on marine life much bigger than previously known

Impact of climate change on marine life much bigger than previously known - EurekAlert

Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage

Ocean’s SOS: The Looming Threat of Deoxygenation on Marine Life

Underwater photo competition showcases stunning images of marine life