James Hetfield has successfully proposed to partner Adriana Gillett. The Metallica frontman popped the question underwater while the pair were swimming with whale sharks.

A new study has collated reports of great white sharks in Spanish Mediterranean waters. Where is this elusive shark hiding?

Scientists warn that proposed shark nets for protecting swimmers near a new €100 million Club Med resort in South Africa could threaten a host of endangered species, calling for a full environmental ...

A new three-year scientific study focusing on uncovering the birthing sites of Cayman's shark population is set to begin.

Earlier this week, a great white shark "pinged" off the coast of Vancouver Island, researchers say. The shark is a mature female that measures around five metres in length and wei ...

A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility, raising hopes for jobs but also fears for the unique plant and animal life of the region, ...

Along a two-kilometre stretch of Port Phillip Bay an abundance of prehistoric fossils can be found. Next month, more than 1000 will go on display.

The Caribbean is a hotbed of incredible outdoor experiences, especially when it comes to spotting wildlife. Here are some ...

Peel apart layers of coal shale deposited in the Carboniferous and you’ll discover the exquisite beauty of fern foliage that thrived in swamps 345 million years ago, when the most advanced life-forms ...

FIU marine evolutionary biologist Heather Bracken-Grissom assisted in identification, coordinating with a third-party lab to conduct DNA testing, which confirmed the birds are parrots — three ...

In July and August 2025, Mongabay published two investigative reports that uncovered the scale and opacity of shark meat purchases by Brazilian government institutions. These stories triggered ...

A new study provides a comprehensive global synthesis of how vessel traffic affects large marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins, seals, manatees, sea turtles, sharks and rays.