In the South China Sea, near the Paracel Islands, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly ...

So the mathematician's answer is that humans have either seven or eight holes. In the end, the question is not just about ...

When we think of snow, we usually think of winter. But did you know that it is always snowing in the ocean? Read more about marine snow.

Scientific divers have navigated a series of treacherous dives more than 330 feet deep in an attempt to unravel the mysteries ...

Armed with enthusiasm, researchers and volunteers have joined forces to safeguard the flamboyant seabirds as climate change ...

For deep reef divers, descending into the ocean’s mesophotic layer can feel like exploring the moon. Discovering never-before ...

Oceanic manta rays dive to record depths of 1,250 meters (4,100 feet), according to a first-of-its-kind study to examine in detail the extreme deep-diving behavior of these rays. Researchers tracked ...

Here's the description with all links and additional text removed: What gives the ocean its distinct, sometimes pungent smell? It turns out the answer is more than just dead fish or salt: it’s the ...

Iceland’s relatively mild climate is shaped by a crucial network of currents that winds its away around the Atlantic Ocean transporting heat northward — without it, the island would be much icier and ...

Negative consequences of deep ocean mining activity are no longer found only on the seafloor. This controversial practice has now become a midwater problem as well, with potential impacts reaching ...

Researchers are not even halfway through analyzing the thousands of samples collected from the Southern Ocean, but they've already discovered 30 new deep-sea creatures. Reading time 2 minutes The deep ...