The mineral and petroleum resources minister has commissioned a seismic survey for oil and gas in the Karoo Basin

An edited extract from Craig Foster’s memoir, Amphibious Soul

Retailers and suppliers are heeding the call for sustainable seafood products

Population growth and increased activity in coastal areas will negatively impact marine ecosystems unless we find sustainable solutions

Careful balancing of the pros and cons of seismic surveys show the harm is not worth the lost income that could alleviate hunger and poverty

Bryde’s whales are particularly vulnerable to entanglements in trap fishing ropes because of their ability to dive deep and fast to catch their food, but a new technology could…

A marine conservation funding facility wants carbon trading to finance restoration and protection of the oceans and marine biodiversity

Activists have pointed out interesting ways that people can learn something new and have an adventure while doing their bit to save the ocean.

A new network of 20 sites have been declared as marine protected areas in South Africa

Millions depend on the Western Indian Ocean, but it is warming fast

Levels of noise similar to those at a rock concert are bombarding the world’s marine life, making it harder for them to hunt and to detect predators.

A rare whale that has a dolphin-shaped head and saber-like teeth has been found dead on Los Angeles’ Venice Beach.

With National Marine Week being celebrated, the government has announced two initiatives aimed at protecting SA’s dwindling fish reserves.