Scientists have uncovered that fish biofluorescence a captivating ability to glow in vivid colors has ancient roots stretching back over 100 million years. This trait evolved independently in reef ...

Oceanic biodiversity is at similarly remarkable levels, with Solomon Islands forming part of the Coral Triangle of four countries with extreme levels of marine biodiversity. A large proportion of the ...

New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History sheds light on the ancient origins of ...

The global goal of protecting 30 percent of the world’s ocean by 2030 remains paramount to attendees who call for accelerated ...

With about 18,000 annual visitors, Micronesia remains one of the world’s most under-the-radar destinations. Located in the ...

Two new studies led by Museum researchers shapes our knowledge about the origins and scope of fish biofluorescence—the flashy ...

Some fish have a hidden superpower—they can glow in vibrant colors under certain kinds of light. This natural glow, called ...

The governments of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have announced their commitment to create a massive multinational Melanesian Ocean Reserve. If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become ...

New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History sheds light on the ancient origins of biofluorescence in fishes and the range ...

The countries that start with the letter “V” are Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

More than 20 new marine protected areas in coastal waters were announced at the third U.N. ocean conference this week.

Nowhere is humanity's exploitation of the oceans more starkly illustrated than the Pacific Ocean, where small island nations ...