Water temperatures in the 90s off Florida in July are alarming, a NOAA coral scientist writes. Scientists in several North American countries have already spotted coral bleaching off their coasts.

Some of the world’s most threatened birds are exposed to plastic pollution – even far out to sea.

Inflating your cars’ tyres properly isn’t just good for your bank account - it can minimise your environmental footprint too.

El Niño can trigger intense and widespread periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves. They can devastate marine life.

Many marine animals, birds and fish are ingesting plastic. New research identifies the first named health effect from it.

Pam Longobardi collects and documents ocean plastic waste and transforms it into public art and photography. Her work makes statements about consumption, globalism and conservation.

Nearly 97% of the world’s water is in the oceans, but desalination is no magic bullet for water-stressed coastal cities.

Normally land-bound pathogens that cause deadly diseases for both humans and animals can cling to microplastics and end up in your seafood.