Some deeper areas of the Great Barrier Reef are insulated from harmful heatwaves – but that protection will be lost if global warming continues, according to new research.

The boreal forest, covering much of Canada and Alaska, and the treeless shrublands to the north of the forest region, may be among the worst impacted by climate change over the next 500 years, according to a new study.

The research looked at how two different types of plastic break down when tested in extreme conditions.

New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea floor.

A fungus devastating frogs and toads on nearly every continent may have an Achilles heel.

The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis, according to scientists at the University of Cambridge and Trent University, Canada.

Though of touted as a fix for climate change, planting trees could, in some regions, make warming more severe, a new study finds.

Named for its ropy-looking long branches, Aplysina cauliformis, a coral reef sponge, provides a critical 3D habitat for marine organisms and helps to stabilize the foundation of coral reefs.

The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas.

When scientists and policymakers make tough calls on which areas to prioritize for conservation, biodiversity is often their top consideration.