Quintana Roo, in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, insured about 100 miles of coastline to protect the reef, which generates about $6.2 billion a year in regional economic activity.

Divemaster Rugene "Spider" Marinus of Toucan Diving and Phyllis Mihalas cut cluster of line, hooks and rope off the trapped creature.

Two artificial reefs — Jimmy Dales Reef and Greater Jax Kingfish Reef — joined the Spike, scuttled in 2009, earlier this month.

The joy and drama of life are on simultaneous display as sea turtle hatchlings dash across the beach of Heron Island to the ocean under the preying eyes of silver gulls.

The brothers-in-law found 53 gold coins dating back to the fourth and fifth centuries on a recent family vacation to Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

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Conservationists that don’t stay up to date on the scientific research are likely to endorse ineffective policy solutions, but when scientists and conservationists work together, both groups benefit.

A near-death drowning prompted Meemakshi Poonath to advocate for oceanic sustainability, starting with a concert to push for non-fishing zones in Europe.

Sharks, turtles, barracuda and more are rushing into the waters of Phuket following conservation and pandemic beach.