Flinders researchers have confirmed the importance of the remote Ningaloo Reef as a conservation site of significance for the rare and secretive Australian humpback dolphin.
Massive seagrass beds in Western Australia's Shark Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - haven't recovered much from the devastating heat wave of 2011, according to a new study demonstrating how certain vital ecosystems may change drastically in a warming climate.
Team Telefónica snatched victory from CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand to win a thrilling first stage of Leg 2 by one minute and 57 seconds and strengthen their position at the top of the overall leaderboard.
C'était une arrivée toute en douceur, au petit matin de l'océan Indien. Groupama sailing team a franchi la ligne d'arrivée du port secret à 02h04''19' UTC aujourd'hui. Sur les visages de l'équipage français, des sourires de soulagement malgré une quatrième place qui n'est pas idéale.
Hearts have been in mouths today as five multimillion dollar Volvo Open 70s were hoisted 40 feet in the air and onto a ship that is expected to begin transporting them to the start of the second stage of Leg 2 tomorrow.
For the second time in two legs, Team Sanya are facing a test of resource and resolve just to continue in the race but for skipper Mike SANDERSON there is no doubt they will be back ready to pounce in time for Leg 3.
Team Sanya est arrivé aujourd'hui à Madagascar. Course suspendue pour hauban cassé, l'équipage va y organiser la réparation de son gréement. Ou comment 11 marins de la Volvo Ocean Race débarquent sur le territoire malgache.
Fish and other sea creatures will have to travel large distances to survive climate change, international marine scientists have warned.
Sea life, particularly in the Indian Ocean, the Western and Eastern Pacific and the subarctic oceans will face growing pressures to adapt or relocate to escape extinction, according to a new study by an international team of scientists published in the journal Science.