On May 8, 2026, an underwater volcano erupted north of Papua New Guinea. Quickly, satellites detected steam plumes and ...
People in parts of Papua New Guinea are facing an unusual problem. Floating volcanic rock is making boat travel difficult, blocking access to fishing grounds and disrupting daily life in coastal ...
Divers in Papua New Guinea recently discovered a new species of carpet shark that can traverse low-lying reefs.
Scientists exploring the reefs of eastern Papua New Guinea have discovered a new species of walking shark, bringing the total number of known walking shark species to ten. The finding reveals that ...
Hemiscyllium dudgeonae is the tenth recorded species of walking shark, which use their pectoral fins to move across reef flats, and its limited range means it may be at high risk of extinction ...