Oceans & Fisheries

Riding a new wave of funding, the fledgling industry that aims to harness the power of the sea to produce electricity is coming to a crucial inflection point in its long haul toward commercialization.

Corporate giants and scrappy startups are casting a wide net with alternative seafood for retail, mail order and restaurants.

How much more CO2 can the ocean swallow, without harming sensitive ecosystems?

Illegal, unreported and unauthorized fishing can be uncovered by verifying paperwork and catches, and sharing information across borders.

Beyond our beautiful coastal shores lies a deadly threat: ocean acidification.

Decarbonizing marine transport is one of the many options to pursue.

Hawaii will receive pay-outs of up to $2 million for reef restoration if tropical storms hit, building on the world’s first reef insurance policy covering hurricane damage in Mexico.

From optimizing whale safety to mapping the sea floor, here's how innovators are uncovering new insights and driving ocean research.

The ocean and surrounding coastlands is a vast carbon sink that has yet to be fully tapped while offsetters and companies are chomping at the bit.

The tide is turning in our knowledge about the ocean’s depths and the critical role it could play in mitigating climate change.