Ocean Census has embarked on numerous expeditions—so far—with a sole aim: discovering new species in the "world's greatest ...

A new study by researchers at Portland State University and the University of Washington has discovered that exposure to ...

The Aquarium of the Pacific is more than an aquarium. It is also the site of a variety of festivals and special programs held ...

Many researchers have documented the lives of sea turtles. Videos like this one prove how lucky we are to witness the life cycle of this endangered species. A sea turtle’s fight for survival after ...

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The Trump administration is reopening public comment on a proposed rule that would list the monarch butterfly as threatened ...

Starfish, or sea stars, are well-known residents of the ocean floor, showcasing remarkable regenerative powers. They can regrow lost arms, and some species can even form a new starfish from a single ...

That is the medical term given for the general fear of animals, from the roots “zoo,” meaning animal, and “phobia,” meaning dread or fear. Around six percent of all people suffer from some form of ...

In a remarkable move, the Lake Superior Zoo has adopted around 200 animals from the recently closed SeaQuest in Roseville.

From the Everglades to the Keys, Florida is teeming with life, but with human encroachment, some species are being pushed to ...

Open-endedness, as a unique human quality, is not just about variety; it reflects the quantum leaps by which our cultures can evolve. To illustrate this peculiarity, consider a hypothetical example ...

Especially, with its graceful leaps and distinctive white tail, this species symbolizes ... the loggerhead sea turtle starts an epic journey across the oceans. Only to return year after year to lay ...