An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In the ...

Camouflage is Mother Nature's greatest form of deception, and these animals are doing it better than any others.

Sea urchins have mixed reviews in the saltwater aquarium scene. Some people love them because they are fascinating to watch ...

Starfish – also called sea stars, are a popular addition to saltwater tanks. They are eye-catching creatures and benefit home ...

Prochlorococcus, a genus of bacteria that’s key to oxygen production in the ocean, tends to disappear when faced with marine ...

Scientists have uncovered that fish biofluorescence a captivating ability to glow in vivid colors has ancient roots stretching back over 100 million years. This trait evolved independently in reef ...