Every year the nations surrounding the Persian Gulf report how much fish they pull from their shores. In 2005, the reported total was 5,260 metric tons.

All it took to reach a more realistic estimate of how much fish is being harvested from the sea was one scientist with an Internet connection and an inquisitive mind. Google Earth images reveal ...

In an unprecedented study, researchers used Google Earth to catch Persian Gulf nations underreporting their haul. By a lot. Like almost 30,000 tons over what they'd been reporting.

Fishing boats in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Gorgots / Getty. Before the quarantine, you’d have to be a resident of the UAE to experience virtual pearl diving at the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah.

TEHRAN - The Bay of Dolphins is an exceptional natural attraction situated between the islands of Qeshm and Hengam in southern Iran. This enchanting marine haven is part of the Persian Gulf’s ...

Unlike fishing boats, weirs are big structures—as long as 321 meters (1,053 feet)—that remain anchored in place and are easily detected by satellites. The researchers spotted 1,656 weirs in 2005.