The first recorded modern artificial reef came from Japan 500 years ago, where rubble and rocks were used to grow kelp. 180 years ago, logs were placed in coastal waters around South Carolina as fish aggregation devices. Today artificial reefs can be found throughout the world, very often placed - if not created - to fill a specific purpose. 

There is more than good looks to the Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)

Climate change is already having a big impact on marine life.

Animals and plants are travelling to new locations in the ballast water of ships and boats.

In a dynamic environment like the ocean, a dynamic approach to management is needed.

Sea mat may not look like an animal - but it is one cool critter

Finding manta ray's favourite hangouts is not easy - but is vital for conservation.

Underwater observatories give us a window into ocean life 

The ocean’s play a huge role in the carbon cycle - and potentially in mitigating our continued insistence to pump carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.