These ravenous crabs could help save the great barrier reef… by eating starfish

Five years ago, the shimmering turquoise waters surrounding D’Arros Island and St Joseph Atoll were designated a Marine Protected Area (MPA) – a milestone for one of the Indian Ocean’s most vibrant ec

THE STRANDLINE OF BRIGHTON beach is a heady mix of fascinating sea creatures, washed-up fishing gear and the remnants of parties and beach barbecues. I crunch my way over the pebbles at morning low ti

Worldwide, bees are suffering the impact of disease and pesticides, but one unique archipelago, 30 miles out to sea, offers hope for the preservation of the British native bee

AUSTRALIA HAS A REPUTATION for being full of deadly wildlife – and with good reason. The vast antipodean island is home to an impressive list of dangerous critters. Sharks, spiders and snakes get most

The wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago is unmissable. However, how you see it not only impacts your own trip but the future of these islands, writes David Horwell

What the scientists are saying… The oldest ...